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Airly

25 km²

Daily life in Airly is defined by a car-dependent lifestyle in a rural setting where every single home is a separate house. This small community is noticeably older than the state and national figures, though it has a higher proportion of children than most areas. With a population of 160, it is a place of large family homes and a strong workforce, where nearly 30% of people work from home to avoid the long commute to the city.

Household incomes here are high, yet Airly's schools draw a notably less advantaged community.

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The typical resident is 44, making the area noticeably older than the state and national average of 38. Children under 15 make up 20.6% of the population, which is a little above the national figure.

The community is predominantly Australian born, with 80% born here and only 8.8% born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%. Most residents claim English or Australian ancestry.

English is the primary language for almost everyone, with only 2.5% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Religious patterns mirror the rest of the country, with 51.2% identifying as Christian and 39.4% reporting no religion, which is about the same as the state average.

Educational attainment is lower than most areas, with only 36.4% of residents completing Year 12 and 11.7% holding a bachelor degree or higher, both far below state and national figures.

Household incomes are generally healthy, with a typical weekly income of $1,850. About 23.9% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is a little above the national average.

Residents are in relatively good health; only 20.6% have a long-term health condition and 3.1% have a mental health condition, both of which are well below national figures.

Community spirit is high, with 19.5% of people volunteering, which is well above the national figure of 14.1%. However, fewer people provide unpaid childcare compared to most areas.

The First Nations population is small, with 5 people. The typical age for this group is 15, which is far younger than the national figure of 24.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per household. Only 8.7% of people live alone, which is far below the national average of 25.6%.

Housing is dominated by large, detached houses, with 95.7% having three or more bedrooms. Half of all homes are owned outright, a figure far above the national average of 31%.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no one using public transport to commute and every home owning at least one vehicle. 29.1% of people work from home, well above the national figure.

The population is relatively stable, with 29.5% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average of 40.7%.

Job prospects are strong, with a 0.0% unemployment rate and a high percentage of full-time workers (67.4%). Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the main industries, employing 30.2% of the workforce.

The area is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.1. There are no grocery stores, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.

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