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Bradford
33 km²
Tucked away in the Mount Alexander region, Bradford is a sparsely populated rural area with just 12 residents. This is a retirement-age community where the typical resident is 65, making it far older than the national average. Life here is quiet and car-dependent, with very few services and an income level that sits among the lowest for similar areas. It is a small, secluded pocket of Victoria with a distinctively older population.
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The community is very small and far older than the rest of the state, with a typical age of 65 years.
The most common country of birth is Australia at 75%, ahead of England (0%).
The most common language used at home is English only at 100%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).
The most common religious affiliation is No religion at 42%, ahead of Christianity (33%).
There are no schools within 3 km of the area.
Incomes are very low compared to the rest of the country, with the typical personal weekly income being just $383.
The most common long-term health conditions reported is Arthritis at 67%, ahead of Mental health (50%).
There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.
Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.3 people per home, which is well above the Victorian and national figures.
Bedrooms are more crowded than the state average, with 1.00 person per bedroom. Typical monthly home-loan payments are $1,553, which is a little below the national figure.
Transport is limited, with no public transport routes or stops and a long 90-minute drive to the city.
The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk, though 23.1% of homes are within walking distance of a park.
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