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Undercliffe

40 km²

Far older than most of the country, Undercliffe is a small, sparsely populated area where the typical resident is 59. With only 27 people living here, the community is characterised by a high proportion of seniors and a very low working population. It is a quiet place with a strong trend of volunteering and a population that is almost entirely Australian-born.

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The area is far older than the national figure, with nearly 30% of residents aged 65 and over. While 18.5% of the population are children, there are no young adults aged 25 to 44 living here.

The community is almost entirely Australian-born, with 92.6% born here and no residents born overseas. Those with overseas ancestry are primarily English, Scottish, or German.

English is the only language used at home, and there are no residents who speak little or no English.

A large majority of residents report having no religion, at 66.7%, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

The area has a low rate of school completion, with only 29.2% completing Year 12, which is far below the national figure.

Typical weekly incomes are among the lowest for similar areas, with the usual family income at $850, far below the state figure of $2,185.

Long-term health conditions are far more common here than elsewhere, affecting 44.4% of people, though no one requires help with daily activities.

Volunteer rates are much higher than most areas at 32.1%, and 14.8% of residents have served in the Defence Force.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded as living in this area.

About 20.8% of households are one-parent families, which is well above the national figure of 14.1%.

Typical weekly rent is $280, which is well below the state figure of $420, and there are fewer people per bedroom than usual.

The area has no public transport stops or routes, making it entirely dependent on private vehicles.

Around 35.7% of residents moved house in the last five years, which is well below the national figure.

Only 21.4% of adults are working or looking for work, a figure far below the national average of 61.1%.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no shops, schools, or parks within a 15-minute walk and a steep average terrain slope of 13.9%.

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