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Darbalara

111 km²

A car-dependent lifestyle defines Darbalara, where residents live in large family homes in a rural setting. This is a notably young community with a typical age of 29, and a high proportion of children makes it stand out from most other areas. The local character is shaped by strong employment in agriculture and a high rate of volunteerism. It is a small, predominantly Australian-born population with very little overseas migration.

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Darbalara is far younger than the national average, with a typical age of 29 and 27.4% of people being children under 15. This high number of children helps explain why homes here are larger, with 3.1 people per home on average.

The community is almost entirely Australian-born, with 0.0% of the population born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. Most residents claim Australian, English, or Irish ancestry.

English is the only language spoken at home, as 0.0% of people use another language. This is far below the state and national averages.

Religious affiliation is common here, with 64.5% identifying as Christian. Only 19.4% of residents report having no religion, a figure far below the national average of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with 0.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 41.3% having completed Year 12, which is far below the state average.

Family incomes are a little above the national figure, with a typical weekly family income of $2,374. Typical personal weekly incomes are also higher than in most areas at $850.

Residents are in good health, with only 16.1% having a long-term health condition, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. No one in the community reported needing help with daily activities.

Community spirit is very high, with 35.6% of people volunteering, far above the national average of 14.1%. A high number of people also provide unpaid care or look after children.

The First Nations population is very small, with a typical age of 12 years. Typical personal income for First Nations residents is $1,125, which is far above the national figure.

Most households consist of couples with children, who make up 73.5% of the community. There are no one-parent families in the area.

The typical weekly rent is $325, which is a little below the national figure. Home loan payments are also lower than the state average, typically costing $1,517 per month.

Residents rely entirely on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes in the area. About 21.2% of people work from home, which is about the same as the national figure.

The population is relatively stable, with 27.6% of people moving in the last five years, a rate far below the national average of 40.7%.

Employment is very strong, with 73.3% of adults working or looking for work and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Over half of the workforce is employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, schools, or parks within a 15-minute walk for any residents.

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