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Dilpurra
154 km²
A very small population of just 29 people makes Dilpurra a sparsely populated area. It is a young community, with children under 15 making up 34.5% of the residents, which is far above the national figure. While the typical resident is 41, the lack of seniors and the high number of families give the area a distinct domestic feel. This small settlement in the Murray River region is mostly made up of families with children.
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Children make up 34.5% of the population, which is far above the state and national figures of 18.2%. In contrast, seniors aged 65 and over are well below the national average at 10.3%.
The community is entirely Australian-born, with 0% 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 used at home here, which is far below the New South Wales figure where 26.6% of people use another language.
A large majority of residents—58.6%—report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average of 38.9%.
Education levels are high, with 65% of residents completing Year 12, which is well above the national figure of 58.8%.
Incomes are much lower than in most areas, with the typical family earning $1,312 a week, which is far below the state average of $2,185.
The population is very healthy, with only 10.3% having a long-term health condition, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.
Community participation in the Defence Force is lower than most areas, with 0% of residents having served, slightly below the national figure of 2.8%.
There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in the area, which is smaller than about 60% of similar areas.
Homes are larger than usual, with 3.2 people per home, which is well above the national figure of 2.5. This is consistent with 70% of families being couples with children.
Typical monthly home-loan payments are among the lowest at $742, which is far below the national figure of $1,863.
The area has no public transport stops or routes, leaving it without the services found in most other parts of the state.
The population is very stable, with 0% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national average of 40.7%.
The most common industries people work in is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 56%, ahead of Public administration & safety (17%).
The area is entirely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0, as there are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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