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Suntop

116 km²

Daily life in Suntop revolves around a car-dependent rural setting where the typical resident is 47. This small community is mostly made up of older adults and a surprisingly high number of children, with 27.9% of the population under 15. It is a wealthy pocket of the region, with typical household incomes well above the national figure. Most residents live in detached houses and work in local industries like agriculture.

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The area is far older than the state average, though this is balanced by a very high proportion of children. About 4.9% of residents are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is a little above the national figure.

The community is almost entirely Australian-born, with no one born overseas. Most residents claim Australian, English, or Irish ancestry.

English is the only language spoken at home, which is far below the national and state proportions for other languages.

Christianity is the dominant faith here, with 90.2% of people identifying as such. This means the proportion of people with no religion is far below the national figure.

While 17.4% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, this is well below the national average. Many residents have a Certificate III or IV, and about 44.4% finished Year 12.

Incomes are much higher than in most similar areas. The typical household earns $2,250 a week, which is well above the national figure of $1,746.

Health outcomes are positive, with no one reporting a mental health condition or needing help with daily activities. Long-term health conditions, like heart disease and arthritis, affect about 27.9% of the population.

Volunteerism is very high at 26.1%, far above the national figure. Half of the residents provide unpaid care for children, which is consistent with the large number of families with kids.

There are three First Nations people in the area. Their typical personal income is $1,374, which is far above the national figure.

Most homes are occupied by couples with children, and 75.5% of families fit this description. Because of this, households are larger than average, typically holding 2.7 people.

Detached houses make up 80.8% of the dwellings, and 42.3% are owned outright. There are no rental properties in the area.

Every home has a motor vehicle, and 76.5% of working residents drive to their jobs. There are no public transport stops or routes serving the area.

The community is relatively stable, with 24.6% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national rate.

Job prospects are strong, with a 0.0% unemployment rate. Many people work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, or as managers.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.

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