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Jimenbuen
338 km²
Daily life in Jimenbuen is centered on the land, where a small population of just 40 people lives in a sparsely populated rural setting. The community is far older than the national average, with three in ten residents aged 65 or over. It is a place of stability and deep roots, where very few people have moved recently and agriculture dominates the local economy. The area is highly car-dependent, with a landscape defined by its rural character and a strong spirit of volunteering.
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Residents here are far older than the state and national average, with a typical age of 48. Seniors make up 30% of the population, while children under 15 account for only 12.5%, which is well below the national figure.
Most of the population was born in Australia, and 45% identify as having Australian ancestry, followed by Irish at 17.5% and English at 7.5%.
English is the only language used at home, with 0.0% of people using another language, a figure far below both the state and national averages.
The community is mostly Christian, with 60% identifying with the faith, while 30% report no religion, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.
While 19.4% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, only 25% have completed Year 12, which is far below the national average. Qualifications are heavily concentrated in engineering and agriculture.
Typical weekly personal income is $949, which is a little above the national figure, though typical family incomes are well below the state average at $1,687 per week.
Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 37.5% of people living with a long-term health condition and 12.5% needing help with daily activities.
Volunteering is very common, with 25% of residents pitching in—far above the national average of 14.1%. Unpaid care is also more frequent than usual, at 16.7%.
There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area.
Most homes are occupied by couples, with 66.7% having children and 42.4% without. There are no one-parent families in the community.
Typical monthly home-loan payments are $2,500, which is well above the national figure of $1,863.
Working from home is very common at 36.4%, far above the national average. There are no public transport stops or routes serving the area.
The population is very stable, with only 19.5% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national rate of 40.7%.
Agriculture is the primary industry, employing 72.7% of the workforce. Full-time employment is far above the national average at 68.2%, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%.
The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0 and no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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