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Merriangaah
86 km²
A very small population of just 12 people defines Merriangaah, making it a sparsely populated area. Residents here are far older than the national figure, with a typical age of 61. The community is modest and quiet, sitting in the Snowy Monaro Regional area with very low typical incomes across the board. It is a remote setting where the landscape is more prominent than the town's infrastructure.
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The population is very small and far older than most areas, with a typical age of 61 compared to the national figure of 38.
The most common country of birth is Australia at 67%, ahead of England (25%).
The most common language used at home is English only at 100%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).
The most common religious affiliation is Christianity at 33%, ahead of No religion (33%).
There are no schools within 3 km of this area.
Earnings are among the lowest at this level, with typical weekly household incomes at $649, which is far below the national figure of $1,746.
The most common long-term health conditions reported is Arthritis at 33%, ahead of Mental health (25%).
There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people recorded here, and the typical age for First Nations residents is far older than the state figure.
Homes are smaller than usual, with only 1.8 people per home, well below the Australian figure of 2.5.
Despite smaller households, there are 1.2 people per bedroom, which is well above the national figure of 0.8.
There are no public transport routes or stops in the area, and weekly departures are far below the state figure.
The most common industries people work in is Manufacturing at 100%, ahead of Agriculture, forestry & fishing (0%).
The area is entirely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.1. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk, and the terrain is steeper than the state average.
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