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Langkoop
214 km²
The population of Langkoop has remained very small, with just 100 people living across its expansive landscape. It is a rural community where a high proportion of children and a strong agricultural focus define daily life. Most residents are born in Australia and speak only English, reflecting a traditional rural character. The area is highly car-dependent, with a workforce heavily tied to the land and a notable trend toward people having no religious affiliation.
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Children under 15 make up 24% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%. While the typical resident is 42, the area has far fewer seniors than most similar places, with only 8% aged 65 and over.
The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 93% born here and only 8% born overseas, which is far below the Victorian average of 30%. Most residents claim Australian or English ancestry.
English is the only language spoken at home in Langkoop. This means 0% of the population uses another language, a figure far below the national average of 22.3%.
A majority of residents do not identify with a religion, at 53%. This is far above the national figure of 38.9%, while 42% of the community identifies as Christian.
The area has a very low rate of higher education, with only 4.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%, and many residents' qualifications are in agriculture and environment.
Typical weekly household incomes are $1,031, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. Only 9.1% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, significantly lower than the 22.6% seen across Australia.
Residents are generally healthier than the national average, with only 21% reporting a long-term health condition. No one in the community reported needing help with daily activities.
Community spirit is high, with 37.3% of people volunteering, which is far above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid care is also common, with 24.1% of people providing unpaid care and 34.9% doing significant housework.
There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area.
Living arrangements are varied, with 38.6% of people living alone, which is far above the national figure of 25.6%. However, couples with children still make up 50.7% of families.
Every single home in Langkoop is a separate house. Renting is very uncommon at 9.1%, and typical weekly rents of $110 are among the lowest in the country.
The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no public transport stops or routes available. Every single home owns at least one motor vehicle, and 54% of workers drive themselves to work.
The population is relatively stable, with only 26% of people having moved in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.
Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the primary industries, employing 56% of the workforce. Employment rates are strong, with 68.7% of adults working or looking for work and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
Langkoop is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.
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