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Providence Portal
377 km²
Few places are as sparsely populated as Providence Portal, which is home to just 6 people. This small community is much older than most, with a typical resident aged 55. The area is very isolated and car-dependent, with no schools or shops within walking distance. It is a quiet, rural setting where residents generally earn a personal income well above the national figure.
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The area is far older than the rest of the country, with a typical age of 55 compared to the national figure of 38.
The most common country of birth is Australia at 133%, ahead of England (0%).
The most common language used at home is English only at 0%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).
The most common religious affiliation is Not stated at 83%, ahead of Christianity (67%).
There are no schools within 3 km of this area, which is a common feature for about 59% of similar places.
Personal incomes are among the highest for this level and well above the national figure, though typical family incomes are well below the state and national averages.
The most common long-term health conditions reported is Arthritis at 0%, ahead of Asthma (0%).
No Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people live here, which is a more common occurrence than in about 60% of similar areas.
Homes here are smaller than usual, with just 2.0 people per home, which is well below the national figure of 2.5.
While households are small, the number of people per bedroom is far above the national figure at 2.00.
The area has no public transport stops or routes, leaving it far below the state average for transport access.
The most common industries people work in is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 0%, ahead of Mining (0%).
The terrain is steeper than the state average, and the area is entirely car-dependent with no shops, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.
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