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Merah North
593 km²
Daily life in Merah North is centered on a car-dependent, rural landscape where almost everyone works in the agricultural sector. It is a small, sparsely populated area with a younger-than-average population, where the typical resident is 36. The community is defined by large, detached homes and a strong connection to the land, with a high proportion of residents who volunteer their time.
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The area has a younger profile than the state and national figures, and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is much higher than most areas at 5.4%.
Most residents were born in Australia, and the proportion of people born overseas is far below the national figure at 8.5%.
English is the only language used at home, which is far below the national average for linguistic diversity.
Christianity is the main religion for 58.1% of the community, and the proportion of people with no religion is well below the national figure.
About half of residents have completed Year 12, and qualifications are often linked to the local economy, with 22% of degrees in agriculture and environment.
Personal incomes are well above the national figure, and the typical personal weekly income is $1,113, which is much higher than in most similar areas.
Residents are generally healthy, with a much lower proportion of people needing help with daily activities compared to the state average.
Volunteerism is far above the state figure at 23.3%, and there is a higher rate of people caring for children unpaid than in most areas.
The First Nations community is younger than the national average, with a typical age of 21, and personal incomes are well above the national figure.
Families are common, with 52.9% of homes consisting of couples with children, and about 26.2% of people live alone.
Housing is dominated by large separate houses—97.6% of all dwellings—and rent is far below the state average at just $110 per week.
The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no one commuting by public transport and no homes without a motor vehicle.
The community is very stable, with a much lower proportion of people moving in the last five years compared to the state average.
Employment is exceptionally strong, with an unemployment rate of 0.0% and a workforce heavily concentrated in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.
The area is completely car-dependent, with no homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.
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