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Archerton
79 km²
Weekly incomes are far below the national figure in Archerton, a sparsely populated rural area. This tiny community of just 16 people is noticeably older than the typical Australian town. It is a quiet, car-dependent place where the landscape is defined by steep terrain and a lack of local services. Life here is remote, with no schools or shops within walking distance.
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The population is small, with only 16 residents. These people are noticeably older than the state and national typical age of 38, with the typical resident here being 44.
The most common country of birth is Australia at 88%, ahead of New Zealand (25%).
The most common language used at home is English only at 94%, ahead of Italian (25%).
The most common religious affiliation is No religion at 56%, ahead of Christianity (38%).
There are no schools within 3 km of the area.
Incomes are much lower than most similar areas. The typical weekly household income is $1,125, which is well below the national figure of $1,746.
The most common long-term health conditions reported is Arthritis at 0%, ahead of Asthma (0%).
There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.
Homes here tend to be slightly larger than usual, with 2.6 people per home compared to the national figure of 2.5.
The number of people per bedroom is a little above the national figure. Meanwhile, typical monthly home-loan payments are among the highest at this level, sitting far above the Victorian average at $4,333.
There are no public transport stops or routes serving the area, leaving residents far below the state average for transit access.
The most common industries people work in is Education & training at 75%, ahead of Agriculture, forestry & fishing (0%).
The area is car-dependent with a walkability score far below the state average. The terrain is much steeper than the Victorian average, and no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.
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