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Fumina
14 km²
A stark gap in weekly income separates Fumina from the rest of the state and country. This sparsely populated area consists of only 11 people, making it smaller than about 90% of similar areas. The community is generally older than the national average, with a typical resident aged 40. It is a remote setting where residents rely entirely on cars and live on a much lower typical income than the Victorian average.
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The population is very small with only 11 residents. The typical age is 40, which is a little older than the state and national figures of 38.
The most common country of birth is Australia at 55%, ahead of England (0%).
The most common language used at home is English only at 55%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).
The most common religious affiliation is No religion at 45%, ahead of Not stated (27%).
There are no schools within 3 km of the area, a situation more common than in about 59% of similar areas.
Incomes are among the lowest for similar areas. The typical weekly household income is $1,149, which is well below the Victorian figure of $1,759.
The most common long-term health conditions reported is Mental health at 45%, ahead of Asthma (27%).
There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living here.
Homes are slightly smaller than the state and national average, with 2.3 people per home.
The typical monthly home-loan payment is $1,322, which is well below the national figure of $1,863. Residents live at a density of 0.80 people per bedroom, about the same as across Victoria.
Getting to the city takes 106 minutes, which is longer than most areas. There are no public transport routes or stops, leaving residents far below the state average for transit access.
The most common industries people work in is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 44%, ahead of Mining (0%).
The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0 and no essential services within a 15-minute walk. This is consistent with the steep terrain, which has a slope of 13.5%, well above the Victorian average of 4.7%.
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