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Euchareena
421 km²
Low typical incomes and a high rate of outright home ownership mark the small community of Euchareena. It is a rural area where most people live in large, detached houses and work in agriculture. With a population of 170, the area has a strong First Nations presence and is notably stable, with very few people moving in or out over the last five years. This is a car-dependent landscape where families are common and many residents have a lifelong connection to the land.
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The typical resident is 40 years old, and the community has a significant First Nations population at 8.8%, which is well above the national figure. There are more people in de facto relationships here than in most similar areas.
The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 5.9% born overseas—a figure far below the state and national averages. Those with heritage from England, Ireland, and Scotland make up the majority of the ancestry here.
English is the primary language for 82.9% of the area. Only 4.7% of residents use another language at home, which is far below the national average.
Christianity is the most common faith at 55.3%. People with no religion make up 22.9% of the population, which is much lower than the national figure.
Education levels are lower than most areas, with 37.2% having finished Year 12, far below the national figure of 58.8%. Qualifications are often focused on health, agriculture, and engineering.
Typical weekly household income is $900, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. Personal incomes are also much lower than usual, with 39% of people earning under $650 a week.
Long-term health conditions affect 24.1% of residents, which is well below the national average. Arthritis and mental health are the most commonly reported conditions.
Volunteering is common here, with 19.9% of people helping out, well above the national figure. The area also has a higher rate of former Defence Force members than most other similar places.
First Nations people make up 15 residents, with a typical age of 24. Weekly personal income for this group is $450, which is a little below the national figure.
Families with children are common, making up 66.1% of households. Homes are generally larger than average, with 2.6 people per home.
Every home in the area is a separate house, and 54.7% are owned outright, far above the national average. Rents are much lower than usual, typically costing $168 per week.
The community is entirely dependent on cars, as 0% of people use public transport to get to work. Most homes have two or more vehicles.
The population is very stable, with only 17.4% of people moving house in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.
Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the main industries, employing 37.5% of the workforce. While 56.7% of adults are working or looking for work, the unemployment rate is 0.0%.
The area is entirely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.2. There are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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