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Stony Crossing
119 km²
A population of just 27 people makes Stony Crossing a sparsely populated and primarily non-residential area. It is an older community where the typical resident is 55, far older than the national figure of 38. Most people here were born in Australia and speak only English, living in larger households than the state average. This small settlement is defined by its isolation, with no public transport and a heavy reliance on cars for daily life.
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The typical resident is 55, which is far older than both the state and national averages. Children under 15 make up 11.1% of the population, a figure well below the national average of 18.2%.
The community is almost entirely Australian-born, with no residents born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.
English is the only language spoken at home, meaning the proportion of people using another language is far below the national average.
About 44.4% of residents identify as Christian, while those with no religion make up 22.2%, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.
No adults in this area hold a bachelor degree or higher, a result that is far below the national average of 26.3%.
Typical personal weekly income is $574, which is much lower than the national figure of $805, and no one earns $2,000 or more per week.
While no one needs help with daily activities, 33.3% of people have a long-term health condition, which is well above the national average of 27.7%.
Volunteering is common here, with 27.3% of people helping out, and 18.2% provide unpaid care, both of which are well above national figures.
There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.
Households are larger than usual, with an average of 3.1 people per home, which is a little above the national average of 2.5.
The number of people per bedroom is 0.90, which is a little above the national figure of 0.80.
The area is entirely car-dependent, with 70% of workers driving to work and no public transport stops available.
The population is very stable, with no one moving into the area in the last five years.
Working or looking for work is very common at 90.9%, and there is no unemployment, though full-time employment is far below the national average.
The area has a walkability score of 0.0, as there are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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