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Derby
38 km²
Daily life in Derby is very quiet and car-dependent, as there are no shops, health services, or schools within walking distance. This sparsely populated area is home to just 18 people. It is a community of older residents, with a typical age of 64, which is far older than the national figure. The area is largely residential and lacks basic public infrastructure, making it a secluded pocket of the Loddon region.
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The population is small and significantly older than most other areas. The typical resident is 64, which is 26 years older than the typical person in Victoria or Australia.
The most common country of birth is Australia at 61%, ahead of England (0%).
The most common language used at home is English only at 106%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).
The most common religious affiliation is Christianity at 72%, ahead of No religion (44%).
There are no schools within 3 km of the area.
Typical incomes are well below state and national figures. The typical family earns $1,375 a week, while the typical personal weekly income is $675, which is a little below the national figure of $805.
The most common long-term health conditions reported is Heart disease at 33%, ahead of Arthritis (0%).
There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.
Homes here are smaller than usual, with a typical of 1.9 people per home, which is well below the Victorian average of 2.5.
Housing is very affordable, with typical weekly rents of $92, far below the national figure of $375. There is also much more space per person, with only 0.60 people per bedroom.
Residents rely entirely on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. The drive time to the city is 103 minutes, which is higher than most areas.
The most common industries people work in is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 45%, ahead of Mining (0%).
The area is heavily car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.2, far below the Victorian average of 6.4. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.
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