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Delburn
40 km²
An older population marks the character of Delburn, where the typical resident is 59 years old. This small community is far older than the national figure, and children under 15 make up only 8.1% of the population. While it is a quiet area with just 37 people, residents earn personal and household incomes that are a little above the state and national figures.
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The area is far older than most, with 24.3% of residents aged 65 and over. Most people are married, and there are no people in de facto relationships.
About 73% of the population was born in Australia. Among those with listed ancestry, Australian and English heritage are most common at 35.1% each, followed by Italian at 16.2%.
English is the main language for 83.8% of people. Another language is used at home by 8.1% of the community, which is higher than in most similar areas.
Nearly 60% of residents identify as Christian. Those with no religion make up 35.1% of the population, a figure well below the national average.
Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 33.3% of people completing Year 12. Only 12.1% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the state figure.
Income is relatively high here; typical weekly personal earnings are $916, a little above the national figure. About 15.2% of people earn over $2,000 a week, which is much higher than in most similar areas.
Many residents live with long-term health conditions, at a rate of 43.2% which is far above the national figure. Mental health conditions and arthritis are the most common, though no one requires help with daily activities.
Unpaid care is common here, with 27.3% of people providing such support—a figure far above the state average. However, the volunteer rate of 9.1% is well below the national figure.
There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living here. The First Nations household income is $2,250, which is well above the state and national figures.
Most homes are family-based, with 58.1% being couples with children. Homes are slightly smaller than average, with 2.2 people per home.
Housing is more affordable than in most areas. Typical weekly rent is $220 and typical monthly home-loan payments are $1,313, both of which are well below state and national figures.
The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes. Residents face a long drive to the city, typically taking 98 minutes.
The population is very stable, with only 12.5% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.
Working or looking for work is more common here than in most areas. Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the main industries, employing 39.1% of the workforce.
This is a car-dependent area with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no parks, schools, or shops within a 15-minute walk, and the terrain is steeper than the state average.
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