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Deua River Valley
189 km²
The population of Deua River Valley has remained very small, with only 52 people living in the area. It is a sparsely populated community where residents are far older than the national figure, and there are no children under 15. This remote character is reflected in the high proportion of seniors and a lack of basic local services. The area is largely car-dependent, though residents are highly educated and more likely to volunteer than those in most other areas.
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This is a very old community where the typical resident is 64, far older than the national figure of 38. Nearly half of the population is aged 65 or over, and there are no children under 15 living here.
People born overseas make up 17.3% of the population, which is higher than in most similar areas. Those with English, Australian, and Scottish ancestry are the most common groups.
English is the only language used at home by 90.4% of residents. The proportion of people using another language is far below the state and national figures.
A majority of residents, 53.8%, have no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.
The community is well-qualified, with 64.3% of people having completed Year 12 and 29.5% holding a bachelor degree or higher, both figures being much higher than most similar areas.
Typical incomes are much lower than in most areas, with the typical personal weekly income at $459, which is far below the national figure of $805.
Long-term health conditions are common, affecting 40.4% of the population, which is far above the state average. This includes higher than usual rates of arthritis and mental health conditions.
Volunteering is very common here, with 34.1% of people volunteering, far above the national figure. Additionally, 11.4% of residents have served in the Defence Force, which is among the highest rates for similar areas.
There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area.
Homes tend to be small, with only 1.9 people per home, which is well below the national figure of 2.5. Nearly half of the households are couples without children.
The typical monthly home-loan payment is $1,647, which is a little below the national figure.
The area has no public transport stops or routes, making it completely dependent on private vehicles.
The population is very stable, with only 18.2% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.
Very few adults are working or looking for work, at just 15.9%, which is far below the national figure of 61.1%.
The area is entirely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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