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Allambee South

10 km²

Tucked away in the South Gippsland region, Allambee South is a tiny, car-dependent settlement with a population of just 61 people. It is a predominantly older community where the typical resident is 58, far older than the national figure. The area is distinctive for its high proportion of First Nations residents and a strong trend of home ownership, with most people living in detached houses. It feels like a quiet, stable place where very few people have moved in recently.

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First Nations people make up 8.2% of the population, which is well above the state and national figures. The community is notably older, with a typical age of 58, while children under 15 are far less common than in most other areas.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 4.9% born overseas, a figure far below the national average. Most residents claim English, Australian, or Scottish ancestry.

English is the only language used at home, and there are no residents who speak little or no English. This is far below the state and national figures for language diversity.

Nearly half of residents (49.2%) report having no religion, which is far above the national figure. The remainder are mostly Christian.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 8.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and only 36.1% completing Year 12.

While 28.6% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, typical family incomes are well below the state and national figures. Personal incomes are also a little below the national typical figure.

Health challenges are common here, with 42.6% of people living with a long-term condition and 19.7% reporting a mental health condition, both of which are far above the national average.

This is a highly active community in terms of volunteering, with 26.2% of people volunteering—far above the national figure. Unpaid care is also common, with 23% of residents providing such support.

The First Nations community here is quite young, with a typical age of 18, which is noticeably younger than the state and national figures. Their household income is among the highest for similar areas.

Homes are generally small, with only 2.1 people per household. There is a high number of one-parent families (29.8%) and people living alone (28.6%) compared to most areas.

Housing is almost entirely made up of separate houses, with 71.4% owned outright—far above the national figure. Renting is very uncommon, at just 10.7%.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops available and 100% of homes owning a vehicle. However, 29% of workers work from home, which is well above the national figure.

The population is very stable, with only 18% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national rate of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is slightly higher than the national average, and there is currently no unemployment. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is not walkable, with a score of 0.0 and no shops, parks, or schools within a 15-minute walk. The terrain is also much steeper than the state average.

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