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Rennie
114 km²
A small population of just 31 people defines Rennie, which remains a tiny and sparsely populated area. The community is notably older than the state and national average, with a typical resident aged 50. It is a place of contrast, where very low educational attainment sits alongside some of the highest typical incomes in the region. These residents live in a highly car-dependent setting with limited local services.
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The typical resident is 50, which is far older than the national figure of 38. While children under 15 make up 16.1% of the population, seniors aged 65 and over are well below the state average at 9.7%.
Rennie is entirely composed of people born in Australia, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. Over half of the residents identify as having Australian ancestry.
English is the only language used at home, which is far below the national average of 22.3% for those using another language.
Religious affiliation is common here, with 48.4% identifying as Christian. The proportion of people with no religion is 9.7%, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.
Educational qualifications are much lower than most areas, with no adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 34.6% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the state average of 58.9%.
Typical weekly household incomes are among the highest at this level, reaching $2,749, which is well above the national figure of $1,746. High earners are common, with 20% of people earning $2,000 or more a week.
About 9.7% of people need help with daily activities, which is well above the national average of 5.8%. However, the rate of long-term health conditions is well below the state average at 19.4%.
Unpaid work is very common, with 40% of people caring for children or doing significant housework, both of which are far above national figures. No one in the area provides unpaid care.
The First Nations population is very small. The typical personal income for this group is $350, which is well below the national figure of $540.
The typical home has 2.4 people, which is about the same as the national average of 2.5.
Typical weekly rent is very low at $120, far below the national figure of $375. Conversely, typical monthly home-loan payments are among the highest at $4,000, far above the state average.
The area has no public transport stops or routes, making it far below the state average for transit access.
Movement into the area is lower than typical, with 29% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.
The number of adults working or looking for work is among the lowest at this level, at only 35%, which is far below the national figure of 61.1%.
Rennie is almost entirely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.3. There are no grocery stores, schools or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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