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Marthaguy

1,113 km²

A very strong workforce defines Marthaguy, where 86.8% of adults are working or looking for work. This sparsely populated area is remarkably young, with a typical resident aged just 31 and no one aged 65 or over. It is a place of high engagement, featuring a huge number of volunteers and a population heavily tied to the land through agriculture. Most residents live in large family homes and rely entirely on cars to get around the expansive landscape.

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The area is far younger than the national figure, with a typical age of 31 and no residents aged 65 or over. First Nations people make up 6.3% of the population, which is well above the Australian average of 3.2%.

The community is almost entirely born in Australia, with 0.0% of residents born overseas, far below the national figure of 27.7%. Most people identify with Australian, English, or Irish ancestry.

English is the only language spoken at home, with 0.0% of people using another language. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Christianity is the most common faith here, with 71.4% of residents identifying as such. Those with no religion make up 28.6%, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

While 60.8% of residents completed Year 12, which is a little above the national figure, only 5.7% hold a bachelor degree or higher. Many qualifications are in agriculture and environment, reflecting the local industry.

Typical weekly personal income is $939, which is a little above the national figure of $805. Typical household income is also slightly higher than the national figure at $1,875 per week.

Long-term health conditions affect 31.7% of residents, which is well above the national figure. This includes a higher than usual rate of mental health conditions at 12.7%.

Volunteerism is exceptionally high here, with 35.8% of people volunteering, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Additionally, 32.1% of people provide unpaid childcare, which is well above the national average.

First Nations residents are far older than the national average, with a typical age of 45. Their typical personal income of $1,312 is far above the national figure of $540.

Homes here are larger than most, with 3.2 people per home compared to the national figure of 2.5. There are no one-parent families in the area.

Monthly home-loan payments are exceptionally high, with a typical cost of $4,895, which is far above the national figure of $1,863.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with every home owning at least two vehicles. There are no public transport stops or routes available.

The community has seen significant movement, with 44.6% of people moving house in the last five years, which is well above the national figure of 40.7%.

Employment is very high, with a 0.0% unemployment rate and 71.4% of people working full-time. Most residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, with over half in manager roles.

Marthaguy is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. No residents live within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.

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