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Hesse
54 km²
Fewer than 15 people live in Hesse, making it smaller than about 89% of similar areas. This is a sparsely populated rural spot where the typical resident is far older than the national figure, at 48 years. The community is largely non-residential and car-dependent, with no schools or public transport available locally. It is a quiet, older area where housing costs are notably lower than the state average.
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The typical resident is 48, which is far older than the same figure for Victoria and Australia, both at 38.
The most common country of birth is Australia at 114%, ahead of England (0%).
The most common language used at home is English only at 114%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).
The most common religious affiliation is No religion at 64%, ahead of Christianity (36%).
There are no schools within 3 km of the area.
The typical family income is $1,625 per week, which is well below the national figure of $2,120. However, typical household and personal incomes are both around the middle for this level.
The most common long-term health conditions reported is Arthritis at 0%, ahead of Asthma (0%).
No Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people live in the area.
Homes here are smaller than in most areas, with 2.3 people per home compared to the national figure of 2.5.
Housing is much more affordable here, with typical weekly rents at $200 and typical monthly home-loan payments at $1,234, both of which are far below the state and national figures.
The area is entirely without public transport, with no routes or stops available for the small population.
The most common industries people work in is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 44%, ahead of Construction (33%).
This is a car-dependent area with a walkability score of 0.1, far below the state's 6.4, as there are no shops, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.
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