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Liparoo
108 km²
A sparsely populated rural landscape defines Liparoo, where only 33 people live across a large area. This is a noticeably young community with a typical age of 34 and no residents aged 65 or over. A strong international presence is evident, as over 40% of people were born overseas. The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with no nearby shops, schools, or public transport.
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The typical resident is just 34, which is noticeably younger than the national figure. This young profile is further highlighted by the fact that there are no seniors aged 65 and over in the community.
People born overseas make up 42.4% of the population, a figure far above both the state and national averages. English is the most common ancestry at 42.4%.
Language diversity is high, with 24.2% of people using a language other than English at home. Notably, 15.2% speak little or no English, which is far above the national figure.
More than half of the population (54.5%) report having no religion, a figure far above the national average of 38.9%.
Educational attainment is much lower than most areas, with no adults holding a bachelor's degree and only 20.7% completing Year 12.
Typical personal weekly income is $1,375, which is far above the state and national figures, though no one earns $2,000 or more per week.
Long-term health conditions are far more common here than elsewhere, particularly mental health conditions which affect 27.3% of residents.
A high proportion of people (33.3%) provide unpaid child care, which is well above the national average. However, there are no volunteers in the area.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up a very small part of the population, though the typical person in this group is far older than the national figure.
Homes tend to be larger than usual, with an average of 2.7 people per household.
Rent is very affordable, with a typical weekly cost of $138, which is far below the national figure. Households are quite crowded, with 1.1 people per bedroom.
The area has no public transport stops or routes, leaving residents entirely reliant on private vehicles.
The community is quite mobile, with 41.2% of people moving house in the last five years.
Job activity is strong, with 66.7% of adults working or looking for work, a figure well above the national average.
Liparoo is completely car-dependent, as no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.
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