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Cannum
127 km²
A very young population defines Cannum, where 40% of residents are children under 15. This tiny community of 45 people is noticeably younger than the rest of the state, with a typical age of just 35. It is a predominantly Australian-born area where families are the norm and typical personal incomes are well above the national figure. The landscape is largely rural and car-dependent, with a strong local commitment to volunteering and unpaid care.
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Children make up 40% of the population, a figure far above the national average. This helps explain why the typical resident is only 35, making Cannum much younger than most similar areas.
The community is almost entirely Australian-born, with 97.8% born here. Consequently, the proportion of people born overseas is far below the state and national figures.
English is the only language spoken at home, and there are no residents who speak little or no English, which is far below the national and state figures.
About 40% of residents have no religion, which is about the same as the figure for Victoria. The remaining population is primarily Christian.
A quarter of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is much higher than in most similar areas. Higher education is common, with 19% holding postgraduate degrees.
Earnings are strong here, with a typical personal weekly income of $1,140, well above the national figure. About 16.7% of people earn $2,000 or more per week, which is well above the state average.
Health challenges are more common than usual, with 31.1% of people living with a long-term health condition. About 13.3% of residents need help with daily activities, which is well above the national figure.
Local residents are highly active in their community; 40% are volunteers, which is far above the state average. Unpaid care is also very common, with 46.7% of people caring for children.
There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.
Homes are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per dwelling. Most households are couples with children, making up 73% of the community.
Housing costs are exceptionally low; the typical weekly rent is just $110, and typical monthly home-loan payments are $530, both of which are far below the state and national figures.
The area has no public transport routes or stops, making it entirely dependent on private vehicles.
The population is very stable, with only 7.1% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.
About 56.7% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the state and national averages.
Cannum is completely car-dependent, with no parks, shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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