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Karabeal

70 km²

Older residents dominate the small community of Karabeal, where the typical person is 55. With 37.9% of people aged 65 and over, it is far older than most similar areas and the national average. This tiny population of 29 people lives in a predominantly rural setting with few children. It is a place of stability and high civic engagement, where residents often work from home or in local agriculture.

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The area is far older than the state and national figures, with no children under 15 living here. Many residents are in de facto relationships, at 18.2%, which is well above the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 13.8% were born overseas. Those with ancestral roots most commonly identify as Australian, Scottish, or English.

English is the only language used at home, and no one in the community speaks little or no English, which is far below the state and national averages.

Over half of the population identifies as Christian. About 20.7% of residents report having no religion, a figure that is far below the national average.

Education levels are far below the state and national figures, with only 10% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 41.4% completing Year 12.

Typical family and household weekly incomes are far below the national figures, but typical personal weekly income of $900 is a little above the national average.

Long-term health conditions are far more common here than in most areas, affecting 37.9% of people, though no residents currently need help with daily activities.

Volunteerism is very high, with 33.3% of people volunteering, which is far above the state average. A high number of residents also do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.

Household sizes are a little below the national figure of 2.5 people per home. Most families are couples, and there are no one-parent families in the community.

Homes are not crowded, with people per bedroom well below the national figure. However, typical monthly home-loan payments are well above the state and national averages.

The area is entirely car-dependent with no public transport stops or routes. This is reflected in the workforce, where 44% of people work from home, far above the national figure.

The community is very stable, with no one moving into the area in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

A huge 83.3% of adults are working or looking for work, far above the national average. The local economy is driven by agriculture, forestry, and fishing, which employ 72% of the workforce.

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

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