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Myrtle Creek
213 km²
Low typical incomes and a high rate of home ownership define the character of Myrtle Creek. This sparsely populated area is far older than most of Australia, with the typical resident being 60. It is a place where many live in their own detached houses and work from home, though the unemployment rate is among the highest for similar areas. The community is small and largely residential, with a notable First Nations presence and a high number of seniors.
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The population is far older than the national figure, with 28.3% of residents aged 65 or over. Children under 15 make up only 13.0%, which is well below the state and national averages.
Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a far lower proportion of overseas-born people than the state average. English is the most common ancestry after Australian.
English is the only language used at home here, a figure that is far below the national average for language diversity.
About 47.8% of residents identify as Christian. The proportion of people with no religion is well below the national figure.
Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 25.6% of residents completing Year 12 and 4.7% holding a bachelor degree or higher.
Typical weekly household income is $850, which is among the lowest at this level and far below the state average. No households earn $3,000 or more per week.
Health challenges are common here, with 33.7% of people having a long-term condition and 12.0% needing help with daily activities, both of which are well above the national average.
Unpaid care is a significant part of life here, as 22.1% of people provide unpaid care. This is far above the national figure, alongside a high number of former Defence Force members.
First Nations people make up 8.7% of the population, which is well above the state and national figures. The typical First Nations resident is far older than the national average at 34.
One-parent families make up 24.6% of households, a figure far above the national average. About 38.5% of homes are couples without children.
Every home in Myrtle Creek is a separate house, and 58.8% are owned outright, which is far above the state average. Typical monthly home-loan payments are among the lowest for similar areas.
The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no one using public transport to commute. However, 32.0% of people work from home, which is far above the national figure.
The community is very stable, with only 20.2% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national average.
Job prospects are low, with a 16.7% unemployment rate that is far above the national figure. Only 27.9% of adults are working or looking for work.
The area is completely car-dependent, as there are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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