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Burkes Bridge
32 km²
A very old population defines the small community of Burkes Bridge, where the typical resident is 58. This sparsely populated area consists of just 14 people living in a handful of homes. Life here is deeply car-dependent, with no local shops or services within walking distance. However, the few families who live here enjoy typical weekly incomes well above the national figure.
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The community is far older than the state and national average, with a typical age of 58. Its total population is small, making it smaller than about 89% of similar areas.
The most common country of birth is Australia at 64%, 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 Christianity at 71%, ahead of No religion (43%).
There are no schools within 3 km, a situation that is more common than in about 59% of similar areas.
Typical weekly family and household incomes are well above the Victorian and national figures, reaching $2,750 and $2,249 respectively. In contrast, the typical personal weekly income of $575 is much lower than most areas.
The most common long-term health conditions reported is Arthritis at 0%, ahead of Asthma (0%).
There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living here, which is a smaller count than about 60% of similar areas.
Homes in this area are larger than usual, with 3.0 people per home, which is a little above the national and state figure of 2.5.
The number of people per bedroom is 1.00, which is well above the national average of 0.80 and among the highest for similar areas.
Public transport is non-existent here, with no routes or stops and zero weekly departures per 1,000 people, leaving the area far below the state average.
The most common industries people work in is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 0%, ahead of Mining (0%).
The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.3. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools, and only 29.4% are near a park.
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