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Cassilis
13 km²
An older population marks the small community of Cassilis, where the typical resident is 62. This sparsely populated area is mainly made up of older adults and seniors, with no children under 15 living here. While many residents were born in Australia, there is a strong presence of people born overseas. It is a quiet rural setting where most households are small and many people live in de facto relationships.
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The community is far older than the national figure, with 28.6% of people aged 65 and over. There are no children under 15, and 31.8% of residents are in a de facto relationship, which is far above the state and national figures.
People born overseas make up 38.1% of the population, which is far above the national average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.
English is the only language spoken at home, meaning there are no residents who speak another language or who speak little to no English.
Nearly half of the population (47.6%) report having no religion, a figure that is well above both the state and national averages.
Educational qualifications are far below the state and national figures, with no adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and only 23.8% completing Year 12.
Incomes are among the lowest for similar areas; the typical weekly household income is $687, which is far below the national figure of $1,746.
Long-term health conditions are far more common here than elsewhere, affecting 47.6% of people, though no residents currently need help with daily activities.
Unpaid housework is very common, with 66.7% of people spending 15 hours or more on it weekly. Additionally, 13.0% of residents have served in the Defence Force, far above the national figure.
There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in the area.
Homes are smaller than most, with a typical size of 1.9 people per household.
Typical monthly home-loan payments are $1,349, which is well below the state and national averages.
The area has no public transport stops or routes, making it entirely dependent on private vehicles.
About 38.1% of residents have moved house in the last five years, which is a little below the national figure.
About 61.9% of adults are working or looking for work, a figure that is about the same as the state and national averages.
The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0, as there are no shops, schools or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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