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Southampton
10 km²
Typical household incomes in Southampton are a little above the national figure, reflecting a small, stable community of just 33 people. It is a place of contrasting ages, where a high number of seniors is balanced by a significant proportion of children. Most residents are married and born in Australia, creating a quiet residential pocket in the Clarence Valley. The area is largely car-dependent, with very few people moving in or out over recent years.
Despite high local incomes, the area's schools serve a less advantaged intake.
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The community is noticeably older than the national average, with 33.3% of people aged 65 and over. However, children under 15 make up 24.2% of the population, which is well above the national figure.
Everyone in this area was born in Australia, and there are no residents born overseas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries reported.
English is the only language used at home, and there are no residents who speak little or no English.
Christianity is the most common religion at 84.8%, while 27.3% of people have no religion, a figure that is far below the national average.
About 18.5% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, though this is well below the state average. Completion of Year 12 stands at 44.4%, which is far below the national figure.
Typical personal weekly income is $833, which is about the same as the national figure. Typical household income is $1,999, slightly above both the state and national averages.
People needing help with daily activities make up 12.1% of the population, which is well above the national figure. About 27.3% of residents have a long-term health condition.
Unpaid care is common here, with 25.9% of people providing such support, far above the national figure. This includes 29.6% of people doing significant unpaid housework.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 0.0% of the population, which is well below the national and state averages.
The area is mostly made up of couples with or without children, and there are no one-parent families. Homes typically hold 2.6 people, which is about the same as across Australia.
Typical monthly home-loan payments are $1,777, slightly below the national figure. With an average of one person per bedroom, this is among the highest levels for similar areas.
There are no public transport stops or routes in the area, leaving residents to rely entirely on other means of travel.
The population is very stable, with only 22.2% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.
About 59.3% of adults are working or looking for work, which is about the same as the New South Wales average.
The area is entirely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.5. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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