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Chirrip
36 km²
A very small population of just 8 people makes Chirrip a sparsely populated and largely non-residential area. It is a community of seniors, with a typical age of 74 that is far older than the national figure. This high age and the small scale of the place are reflected in a very low typical weekly household income of $900. The area is rural and car-dependent, with almost no local services or public transport.
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The community is far older than the state and national average, with a typical resident aged 74 years.
The most common country of birth is Australia at 88%, ahead of England (0%).
The most common language used at home is English only at 88%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).
The most common religious affiliation is Christianity at 100%, ahead of No religion (0%).
There are no schools within 3 km of the area, which is smaller than about 59% of similar places.
Income levels are much lower than most areas, with a typical weekly household income of $900 and a typical personal income of $537, both well below the national figure.
The most common long-term health conditions reported is Arthritis at 0%, ahead of Asthma (0%).
No Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people live here, which is a smaller count than about 60% of similar areas.
Homes are slightly smaller than usual, with 2.3 people per home compared to the national figure of 2.5.
While homes are small, they are crowded with 1.10 people per bedroom, which is well above the national average. Typical monthly home-loan payments are $2,000, which is much higher than most areas.
There are no public transport stops or routes in the area, making it far below the state average for accessibility.
The most common industries people work in is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 38%, ahead of Mining (0%).
The area is entirely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.1. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools, and only 12.5% are near a park.
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