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Curyo
142 km²
A very small population of just 20 people defines Curyo, where residents are far older than the national average. This sparsely populated area is mostly made up of older adults, with no children under 15 living here. It is a quiet, stable community where almost everyone was born in Australia and speaks only English. The area is highly car-dependent, with residents earning incomes that are notably higher than the typical Victorian household.
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The typical resident is 59, making this area far older than the state and national average of 38. There are no children under 15 and no one in a de facto relationship, while 55% of the population is married.
Everyone in this community was born in Australia, which is far below the national figure. Those with listed ancestry are primarily Australian (70%), Scottish (30%), English (25%), or Irish (25%).
English is the only language spoken at home, a figure far below the state and national averages for language diversity.
People with no religion make up 45% of the community, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%.
High school completion is very high here, with 90% of residents finishing Year 12, far above the national figure of 58.8%. However, only 15% hold a bachelor degree or higher.
Typical weekly household income is $2,083, which is a little above the national figure. Personal incomes are also much higher than usual, with 15% of people earning $2,000 or more a week.
About 45% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is far above the national average. Despite this, no one reports needing help with daily activities or having a mental health condition.
The area has a very high rate of volunteering at 65% and 45% of people provide unpaid care, both of which are far above national figures.
There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living here, although the First Nations household income is recorded as much higher than most areas at $2,250.
Homes are slightly less crowded than usual, with a typical 2.3 people per home compared to the national figure of 2.5.
Renting is very cheap here, with a typical weekly rent of $60, which is far below the national figure of $375.
There are no public transport stops or routes available in the area.
The community is very stable, with only 15% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national rate of 40.7%.
A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work, at 75%, which is far above the national figure of 61.1%.
The area is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.2. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.
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