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Carranballac
105 km²
Far fewer people live here than in most similar areas, with Carranballac being a very small and sparsely populated community of just 43 residents. It is an older area where the typical resident is 48, and it is notably defined by families and a high proportion of de facto relationships. This quiet rural setting is largely car-dependent, with a workforce that heavily favours working from home and a strong local focus on agriculture.
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The typical resident is 48, which is far older than the state and national figures of 38. While there are no children under 15, the area has a high proportion of people in de facto relationships compared to most other areas.
The community is almost entirely Australian-born, with no residents born overseas. Common ancestries include English, Australian, and Scottish.
English is the only language spoken at home, which is far below the state and national figures for language diversity.
About 60.5% of residents identify as Christian, while 30.2% have no religion, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.
High school completion is among the highest for similar areas at 71.9%, though the proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is far below the national average.
Typical household income is $2,250 a week, which is well above the state and national figures. Personal incomes are around the middle for similar areas, with 11.1% of people earning $2,000 or more weekly.
Mental health conditions are a little more common here than in the state, and 7% of people need help with daily activities, which is a little above the national figure.
Volunteering is very high at 30.6%, far above the national figure of 14.1%. A high proportion of people also do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework per week.
There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.
Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.0 people per home. Most families are couples with children, and there are no one-parent families.
Rent and mortgage costs are very low; the typical weekly rent is $120 and the typical monthly home loan payment is $1,200, both of which are well below the state and national figures.
This is a car-dependent area with no public transport stops. This helps explain why 58.3% of people work from home, a figure far above the national average.
The population is quite stable, with 25.6% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.
The area has a strong workforce with 67% of adults working or looking for work and zero unemployment. Most residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.
The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, parks, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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