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Mount Adrah

136 km²

A small and sparsely populated area, Mount Adrah is a rural community where the typical resident is 49, far older than the national figure. It is a place of high household incomes and a strong presence of couples, with many residents working from home. The community is almost entirely Australian-born and English-speaking, set within a landscape that is heavily dependent on cars for all daily needs.

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The typical resident is 49, which is far older than the state or national average. There are no children under 15 living here, and 22.6% of people are in de facto relationships, a figure far above the national average.

The community is very homogenous, with 91.8% of people born in Australia and none born overseas. English is the primary ancestry for 51% of residents.

English is the only language used at home for 93.9% of people. No residents use another language at home, which is far below the national figure.

About half of the population identifies as Christian. Those with no religion make up 30.6%, which is well below the national figure.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most similar areas, with no residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher. The most common qualification is a Certificate III or IV.

Typical weekly family income is $2,750, which is well above the state and national figures. Over 20% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, a result much higher than in most other areas.

Long-term health conditions are reported by 30.6% of residents, which is a little above the national average. Arthritis is the most common condition, affecting 22.4% of the population.

Defence Force veterans are very common here, with 12.5% of people having served, a figure far above the state average. Unpaid care for children is much lower than most areas, consistent with the lack of children in the community.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living here, though the small number of First Nations residents who have lived here have high personal and household incomes.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per home. The majority of households are couples with children, and there are no one-parent families.

Housing costs are much lower than in most areas, with the typical monthly home loan payment at $1,170 and typical weekly rent at $260, both well below the national figure.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes. This is reflected in the workforce, where 36% work from home, a figure far above the national average.

The population is quite mobile, with 42.2% of residents having moved in the last five years, which is slightly above the state and national figures.

About 56.8% of adults are working or looking for work, with a 0.0% unemployment rate. The workforce is dominated by managers and those in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no grocery stores, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.

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