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Gaffneys Creek
169 km²
A typical resident in Gaffneys Creek is 66 years old, making it one of the oldest communities in the region. This is a sparsely populated area with only 3 people recorded in the latest census. The landscape is very steep, which contributes to a car-dependent lifestyle where almost no daily needs can be met on foot. These few residents live in small households within a quiet, rural setting.
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The population is very small and far older than the national figure, with a typical age of 66 years.
The most common country of birth is Australia at 167%, ahead of England (0%).
The most common language used at home is English only at 267%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).
The most common religious affiliation is Christianity at 0%, ahead of No religion (0%).
There are no schools within 3 km of this area.
Typical family weekly income is $2,250, which is about the same as the state and national figures. However, typical weekly personal income is $450, which is far below the national figure of $805.
The most common long-term health conditions reported is Arthritis at 0%, ahead of Asthma (0%).
There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living here.
Households are very small, with only 1.3 people per home, which is far below the national figure of 2.5.
Typical weekly rent is $400, a little above the Victorian figure of $370. There are 0.90 people per bedroom, which is a little above the national figure.
Public transport consists of a single bus route with two stops. Because the population is so small, there are 666.67 stops per 1,000 people, which is far above the state average.
The area is heavily car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.8, far below the Victorian figure of 6.4. This is influenced by a very steep average terrain slope of 25.7% and a total lack of nearby shops, parks, or health services.
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