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Carron

36 km²

Daily life in Carron is completely car-dependent, with no shops, parks, or public transport within walking distance. This is a very small, sparsely populated area with only 18 residents. The community is a little younger than the national figure, with a typical age of 36. It is a place where families are larger than usual, often sharing more crowded bedrooms than people in other parts of the state.

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The population is very small, with only 18 people. Residents are a little younger than the typical person in Victoria or Australia, with a typical age of 36.

The most common country of birth is Australia at 106%, ahead of England (0%).

The most common language used at home is English only at 78%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).

The most common religious affiliation is Christianity at 56%, ahead of Not stated (17%).

There are no schools within 3 km of the area.

Typical weekly family and household incomes are $3,750, which is far above the national figure and among the highest for similar areas. However, typical personal weekly income is $474, which is far below the Victorian and national averages.

The most common long-term health conditions reported is Arthritis at 17%, ahead of Asthma (0%).

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living here.

Households are large, with 3.8 people per home, a figure that is well above the Victorian and national average of 2.5.

Bedrooms are more crowded than in most areas, with 0.90 people per bedroom. Meanwhile, typical monthly home-loan payments are $1,400, which is well below the national figure.

There are no public transport routes or stops in the area, leaving residents far below the state average for transport access.

The most common industries people work in is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 67%, ahead of Mining (0%).

The area has a walkability score of 0.0, meaning it is entirely car-dependent. There are no groceries, health services, or parks within a 15-minute walk.

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