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Jarklin

132 km²

A very small population of just 49 people lives in Jarklin, where residents have stayed put with very few moving in since 2011. This is a rural community where almost 70% of workers are in agriculture, forestry, and fishing. It is a place of striking contrasts, featuring a high proportion of First Nations people and a huge number of volunteers, while remaining entirely car-dependent. Life here revolves around family, with a typical household consisting of nearly three people.

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First Nations people make up 8.2% of the population, which is well above the state and national figures. The typical resident is 42, making the area noticeably older than the national average of 38.

The community is almost entirely Australian-born, with no residents born overseas. English, Australian, Irish, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

English is the only language used at home, which is far below the national and state figures for linguistic diversity.

Christianity is the main faith here, and the proportion of people with no religion is far below the national figure.

Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 13.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 38.7% completing Year 12.

Typical family income is about $2,125 a week, which is similar to the national figure, though typical household income is well below the state and national averages.

The community is in very good health, with far fewer people reporting long-term health conditions or needing daily help compared to most other areas.

Volunteering is incredibly common here, with 40.5% of people volunteering, a figure far above the state and national averages.

First Nations residents are noticeably younger than the national average and earn much higher personal and household incomes than the state and national figures.

Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 2.9 people per household. Most families consist of couples with children.

Typical monthly home-loan payments are $1,000, which is far below the state and national figures.

The area is entirely car-dependent with no public transport stops, though 26.1% of the workforce works from home.

The population is very stable, with only 19.6% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national average of 40.7%.

Agriculture is the dominant industry, employing 69.6% of the workforce. Unemployment is non-existent at 0.0%, though full-time employment is far below the national figure.

Jarklin is completely car-dependent, with no shops, parks, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.

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