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Burkes Flat
41 km²
Typical family incomes in Burkes Flat are well above the national figure, though the total population is very small at just 20 people. It is a far older community than most, where 40% of residents are seniors and the typical age is 56. This sparsely populated area has a notable First Nations presence and a high proportion of residents living with long-term health conditions.
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The community is much older than most areas, with a typical age of 56 and 40% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up 15% of the population, which is a little below the Victorian figure.
About 75% of residents were born in Australia, and the most common ancestries are English, Australian, Irish, and Italian. Those born overseas make up 15% of the population, which is higher than in most similar areas.
While 75% of people speak only English, 15% use another language at home, a figure much higher than most similar areas. However, this is still well below the national and state averages.
About 40% of residents have no religion, which is about the same as the Victorian average. Another 25% of the community identify as Buddhist.
There are no schools located within 3 km of the area.
Weekly family and household incomes are well above the national figures, but typical personal weekly income of $574 is much lower than in most areas.
Half of the residents have a long-term health condition, which is far above the state average, with arthritis and heart disease being the most common. Despite this, no one reports needing help with daily activities.
No residents in this area have served in the Defence Force, a figure lower than most similar areas.
There are three First Nations people in the community, who have a typical age of 13, which is far younger than the state and national figures. Their household income is also well above the national average.
Homes in the area are slightly larger than the national average, with typically 2.6 people per home.
The number of people per bedroom is 0.70, which is a little below the national figure.
The area is very remote, with a 131-minute drive to the city and no public transport stops or routes available.
The community has seen significant movement, with 40% of people moving into the area in the last five years.
The most common industries people work in is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 56%, ahead of Mining (0%).
The area is heavily car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.3, as there are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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