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Indi

48 km²

A far higher proportion of children live in Indi than in the rest of Australia, with 32% of the population under 15. This tiny community of just 25 people is shaped by families with children, who make up the bulk of the households. While it is a small, sparsely populated area in the Snowy Valleys region, its residents enjoy typical incomes well above the national figure. It is a highly active place where most adults work and many contribute through volunteering.

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The community is much younger than most similar areas, with a typical age of 38 and a very low proportion of seniors. Children under 15 make up 32% of the population, which is far above the national figure of 18.2%.

Everyone in the area was born in Australia, and there are no recent overseas arrivals. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries reported.

English is the only language spoken in the home, which is far below the state and national figures for language diversity.

Christianity is the main religious affiliation for 80% of residents, though 40% of the community report having no religion, which is a little above the national figure.

About 15% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the New South Wales figure of 27.8%. There are no schools within 3km of the area.

Incomes are very high here, with a typical weekly household income of $3,124, far above the national figure of $1,746. However, no one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week.

Residents are in good health, with only 16% reporting a long-term condition, which is far below the national average. No one in the community needs help with daily activities.

Community spirit is very high, as 70% of people volunteer and an equal number provide unpaid care. This is far above the national figures for both activities.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in the area.

Homes are larger than usual, with a typical 3.1 people per home. Most of these are couples with children, and there are no one-parent families.

Mortgage costs are very high, with a typical monthly home-loan payment of $5,000. Conversely, the typical weekly rent of $250 is well below the national figure.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, but 40% of the workforce works from home, which is far above the national figure of 21%.

The population is very stable, with only 16.7% of people moving in the last five years, far below the state average of 39.9%.

Everyone in the community is either working or looking for work, with a 0.0% unemployment rate. Most people work full-time in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no shops, schools, or parks within a 15-minute walk. The terrain is also steeper than the state average.

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