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Huntly North
47 km²
Daily life in Huntly North revolves around a small, car-dependent community of just 46 people. It is a notably young area where about 20% of residents are children, and a strong First Nations presence is a defining feature. Most people here live in large family households and work in trades, retail, or agriculture. The area feels remote and quiet, with very few overseas arrivals and a high proportion of people who claim no religious affiliation.
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First Nations people make up 21.7% of the population, which is far above the national figure. The community is younger than most, with typical residents aged 38 and a very low proportion of seniors compared to the rest of the state.
Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer people born overseas than the Victorian average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.
English is the only language used at home, which is far below the levels of diversity seen across Victoria and Australia.
A large majority of residents, 58.7%, report having no religion, a figure far above the national average.
Education levels are lower than most areas, with no residents holding a bachelor degree and far fewer people completing Year 12 than the state average.
Typical family incomes are well below the national figure, though a surprising 16.7% of people earn over $2,000 a week, which is well above the state average.
While long-term health conditions are far below the national average, about 10.9% of people need help with daily activities, which is well above the state figure.
Participation in unpaid work is low, with fewer people providing unpaid care or volunteering compared to most other areas.
The First Nations community here is notably young, with a typical age of 19, though personal incomes for these residents are far below the national figure.
Homes are large, with 3.4 people per dwelling, and there is a much higher rate of one-parent families than in most other areas.
Rent is far below the national average, and homes are more crowded than usual, with 0.9 people per bedroom.
The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no public transport stops and a very long drive time of 123 minutes to the city.
About 34.8% of residents moved here in the last five years, though this is lower than the state and national averages.
More adults are working or looking for work than in most areas, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%. Most people work in retail, trades, or agriculture.
The area is highly car-dependent, with no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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