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Dorodong
224 km²
Children make up a much larger share of the population than usual in Dorodong. This is a very small community of just 21 people where nearly a quarter of residents are under 15. While the typical resident is 46, there are no seniors aged 65 and over. It is a sparsely populated area where people tend to stay put, with far fewer residents moving in recently compared to the rest of the state.
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The area is far older than the national figure, with a typical age of 46. However, it is also home to a high proportion of children, at 23.8%, while no one aged 65 or over lives here.
People born overseas make up 23.8% of the population, which is much higher than in most similar areas. Those with overseas roots often list English or German ancestry.
English is the only language used at home, which is far below the state and national figures for language diversity.
A high number of residents report having no religion, at 61.9%, which is far above the national figure.
There are no schools located within 3 km of the area.
Typical personal weekly incomes are about the same as the national figure at $850, and typical family incomes are a little above the state average at $2,499.
Daily activity assistance is needed by 19.0% of residents, which is far above the national figure. This is consistent with a high rate of long-term health conditions, such as diabetes and heart disease.
No residents in this area have served in the Defence Force, which is a little below the state and national figures.
There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living here, which is smaller than about 60% of similar areas.
Homes are slightly smaller than usual, with 2.3 people per home, which is a little below the state and national figures.
Housing is very affordable, with typical weekly rents at $100 and monthly home-loan payments at $1,158, both of which are well below the national figures.
The area is entirely without public transport, with no stops or routes available.
The community is very stable, as only 20.0% of people moved here in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.
The most common industries people work in is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 25%, ahead of Manufacturing (25%).
The area is heavily car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.1, as there are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.
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