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Ghinni Ghinni
7 km²
A small population of just 45 people defines Ghinni Ghinni, where a high number of children and seniors live alongside each other. The community is far older than the national average, with a typical resident aged 55. It is a largely Australian-born area with a significant First Nations presence and lower incomes than most similar places. Residents primarily rely on cars for all their needs in this sparsely populated setting.
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This is an older community where the typical resident is 55, far older than the national figure of 38. It is also home to a much higher proportion of children under 15 and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people than most areas.
The area is almost entirely Australian-born, with 93.3% born here and no one born overseas. English and Australian ancestries are the most common.
English is the only language used at home, which is far below the national figure for people using another language.
Christianity is the most common faith at 46.7%, while 35.6% of residents report no religion, a figure well below the national average.
Education levels are much lower than most areas, with only 28.6% of residents completing Year 12 and just 7.1% holding a bachelor degree or higher.
Incomes are much lower than the national figures, with the typical household earning $900 a week and the typical person earning $450.
Health challenges are more common here, as more people have long-term health conditions or mental health issues compared to most areas.
Unpaid care is a major part of local life, with a very high rate of people providing unpaid care and doing housework, though there are no recorded volunteers.
The First Nations population is older than most, with a typical age of 48, and typical personal incomes are far below the state and national figures.
One-parent families are far more common here than in most other areas, and homes generally hold fewer people than the national average.
Rent is well below the national figure at $235 a week, and homes typically have fewer people per bedroom than most areas.
Residents rely entirely on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes serving the area.
About 30.2% of the population moved in the last five years, which is well below the state and national rates.
Full-time employment is much higher than most areas, though the unemployment rate is also well above the national figure at 12.0%.
The area is completely car-dependent, with no parks, schools, or shops within a 15-minute walk.
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