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Maffra
76 km²
A sparsely populated rural setting defines Maffra, which is a small community of just 22 people. It is a markedly older area, with the typical resident being 52 and over 40% of the population aged 65 or more. There are no children under 15 living here, which helps explain the lack of school-aged residents and the very low number of people caring for children. The area is largely car-dependent and quiet, with very few people moving in or out recently.
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The population is far older than the national figure, with 40.9% of residents aged 65 and over. There are no children under 15 and no young adults between 15 and 44 years old.
About 22.7% of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than most similar areas. English is the most common ancestry at 45.5%, followed by Australian and Scottish heritage.
English is the only language used at home, with no one in the community speaking another language or having a limited command of English.
About 36.4% of people report no religion, which is a little below the national figure. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 31.8%.
A higher than usual number of adults have a bachelor degree or higher at 21.7%. Most residents completed Year 12, a figure slightly above the national average.
Typical family weekly income is $2,250, which is about the same as the state and national figures. However, typical personal weekly income is $634, which is well below the national figure of $805.
Mental health conditions are reported by 22.7% of residents, which is far above the national figure. Despite this, no one in the area needs help with daily activities.
Over half the population (52.2%) spends 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework, a figure far above the national average. There are no volunteers or people providing unpaid care here.
The First Nations population is very small, with a typical age of 43 that is far older than the national figure. Their typical personal income is $725, which is well above the national figure.
Homes are smaller than in most areas, with a typical count of 2.0 people per household.
Typical monthly home-loan payments are $867, which is far below the national figure. Weekly rent is $350, slightly below the state average.
The area has no public transport stops or routes, making it entirely reliant on private vehicles.
The community is very stable, with only 13.0% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.
Only 21.7% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure of 61.1%.
The area is entirely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no grocery stores, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.
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