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Roseberg
165 km²
Older residents dominate the landscape in Roseberg, where the typical person is 58. With no children under 15 and a population of just 39 people, it is a very small, mature community. This is reflected in the homes, which are mostly occupied by couples without children. The area is sparsely populated and largely rural in character, with a strong presence of former Defence Force members and volunteers.
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The community is far older than the national figure, with 25.6% of people aged 65 and over. In contrast, there are no children under 15 living here, which is far below the 18.2% seen across Australia.
About 15.4% of residents were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas, though far below the state average. English and Australian ancestries are the most common.
English is the only language used at home for 71.8% of the population, and no one in the area speaks little or no English.
Christianity is the main religion, with 59.0% of people identifying as such. Only 12.8% of residents report no religion, a figure far below the national average of 38.9%.
Education levels are generally lower than the state average, with only 31.4% of residents completing Year 12. There are no schools within 3 km of the area.
Incomes are among the lowest at this level, with the typical personal weekly income at just $384, far below the national figure of $805.
Daily living is difficult for some, as 10.3% of people need help with daily activities. Mental health conditions are also more common here than in most areas, affecting 17.9% of residents.
Volunteerism is high, with 20.0% of people volunteering, well above the national figure. Additionally, 10.0% of residents served in the Defence Force, which is well above the state average.
The First Nations population is very small, consisting of only a few individuals whose typical personal income of $399 is well below the state average.
Households are small and typically consist of couples, with just 1.9 people per home. This is well below the national figure of 2.5.
Housing costs are exceptionally low, with typical weekly rents at $60 and typical monthly home-loan payments at $498, both far below state and national figures.
The area has no public transport stops or routes, making it entirely dependent on private vehicles.
The population is very stable, with only 11.9% of people moving house in the last five years, far below the national average of 40.7%.
Workforce activity is very low, with only 35.0% of adults working or looking for work, far below the national figure of 61.1%.
The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0 and no shops, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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