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Codrington
63 km²
A small, rural pocket in Victoria, Codrington is a sparse settlement where farming and home-based work define the landscape. It is a place of very few people, and most residents are born in Australia. The community is characterized by a high number of volunteers and a workforce largely tied to the land. With a typical age of 44, it is noticeably older than the national average, creating a quiet atmosphere where most homes are family-owned.
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The typical resident is 44, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 38. While many are in de facto relationships, there are far fewer children and seniors here than in most similar areas.
The population is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 8.1% born overseas, a figure far below the national average. Irish and English ancestries are the most common.
English is the only language used at home, with no residents using another language. This is far below the state and national figures.
Nearly half the population, 48.6%, report having no religion, which is much higher than the national figure of 38.9%.
Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 8.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 41.2% completing Year 12.
Personal incomes are a little above the national figure, with a typical weekly income of $966. Household and family incomes are about the same as the state and national figures.
Residents are in good health, with long-term health conditions affecting only 13.5% of people, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.
Volunteerism is very high here, with 41.2% of people volunteering, a figure far above the national average of 14.1%.
There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in the area.
Most homes are occupied by couples, with 65.6% having children. There are no one-parent families in the area.
Housing costs are among the lowest in the region, with typical weekly rents of just $50 and monthly home loan payments of $650.
The area is entirely reliant on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. About 26.7% of the workforce operates from home.
The community is very stable, with only 12.8% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.
Employment is very high, with 88.2% of adults working or looking for work. Nearly half the workforce, 46.7%, works in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.
The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.1. There are no groceries, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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