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Ballangeich
84 km²
Fewer than 100 people live in Ballangeich, making it a sparsely populated rural area. The community is noticeably younger than both the state and national average, with a typical resident aged 35. It is a place of large families and high earners, where most people live in spacious detached houses. This rural character is reflected in a workforce heavily tied to the land and a lifestyle largely dependent on cars.
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The typical resident is 35, which is noticeably younger than the national figure of 38. While children under 15 make up 16.9% of the population, seniors over 65 are well below the state average at 12.7%.
Most residents were born in Australia, and only 5.6% were born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%. Common ancestries include Australian, English, and Irish.
English is the primary language for 78.9% of the community. Only 4.2% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.
Over half of the population identifies as Christian (56.3%). Those with no religion make up 36.6%, which is a little below the state figure of 39.3%.
Education levels are much lower than in most similar areas, with only 27.3% of residents completing Year 12. Just 5.5% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far below the national figure of 26.3%.
Typical personal income is $1,034 a week, which is well above the national figure of $805. High earners are common here, with 18.2% of people earning $2,000 or more weekly.
Residents are generally healthier than average, with only 22.5% having a long-term health condition, well below the national figure of 27.7%.
Volunteering is very high at 23.6%, far above the state figure of 13.3%. Additionally, 34.5% of people provide unpaid childcare, which is well above the national average.
There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area.
Homes are large, with an average of 3.2 people per household, well above the state average of 2.5. Most are couples with children, and nobody lives alone.
Every home is a separate house, and 100% of them have three or more bedrooms. Weekly rent is much lower than most areas at just $150.
The area is highly car-dependent, though 41.2% of people work from home, far above the national figure of 21%. Public transport use is non-existent for commuting.
The population is very stable, with only 18.2% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national average of 40.7%.
Employment is dominated by agriculture, forestry, and fishing, which account for 52.9% of jobs. The unemployment rate is 0.0%, well below the state and national figures.
The area is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1. There are no schools, parks, or grocery stores within a 15-minute walk.
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