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Chinnock

13 km²

Middle-aged adults make up the vast majority of the population in Chinnock, where the typical resident is 52. This is a very small community of just 22 people, with no residents aged 65 and over. While many residents are born in Australia, there is a notable presence of people born overseas. It is a quiet, rural area where households are larger than usual and most people identify as having no religion.

Chinnock's schools draw a more advantaged community than local incomes would suggest.

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The community is far older than the national figure, with 77.3% of people aged between 45 and 64. In contrast, there are no seniors aged 65 and over, and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is well below the state and national averages.

People born overseas make up 18.2% of the population, which is higher than most similar areas, although this is still well below the national figure. English is the most common ancestry at 63.6%.

English is the only language used at home by 90.9% of residents, and no one in the area speaks little or no English, which is far below the state and national figures.

A large majority of residents, 72.7%, have no religion, a figure that is far above the national and state averages.

The area has a school advantage score of 1,048, which is much higher than most similar areas, with one government primary school located within 3 km.

Typical personal weekly income is $474, which is far below the national figure of $805. Typical household income is also well below the state and national figures at $1,375 per week.

Long-term health conditions are very common here, affecting 63.6% of people—far above the national average. This includes 31.8% with a mental health condition, though no residents require help with daily activities.

None of the residents in this area have served in the Defence Force, which is a little below the state and national figures.

There are 0 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living here, a count that is smaller than about 60% of similar areas.

Homes in Chinnock are a little larger than those in the state and nation, with an average of 2.9 people per home.

Crowding is higher than usual, with 1.6 people per bedroom, far above the national figure of 0.8. Typical monthly home-loan payments are $1,430, which is well below the state and national averages.

The area lacks public transport, with no stops or routes available, which is far below the state average.

The community is very stable, with only 22.7% of people moving in the last five years, a figure far below the national average of 40.7%.

The most common industries people work in is Manufacturing at 30%, ahead of Agriculture, forestry & fishing (0%).

Chinnock is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.1, far below the state average. Most homes are not within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools, and the terrain is far steeper than the state average.

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