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Macorna North
47 km²
A typical resident in Macorna North is just 29 years old, making it far younger than the national figure of 38. This sparsely populated area is home to only 31 people and has a distinctive social profile, with a very high number of people in de facto relationships. It is a predominantly Australian-born community where most residents do not hold a religion. The area's small size and remote feel are reflected in its car-dependent nature and lack of local services.
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The community is far younger than the state and national average, with children under 15 making up 9.7% of the population, which is well below the national figure. A high proportion of residents are in de facto relationships, far above the figures for Victoria and Australia.
The population is entirely born in Australia, which is far below the state and national figures. Most residents identify with Australian or English ancestry.
English is the only language used at home, meaning the proportion of people using another language is far below the national figure. No residents report speaking little or no English.
About 48.4% of people report having no religion, a figure that is well above the national and state averages. The remaining population is primarily Christian.
There are no schools located within 3 km of this area.
Typical weekly personal income is $483, which is far below the national figure of $805. Typical household incomes are also well below those seen in the rest of the state.
While the proportion of people with long-term health conditions is far below the national figure, those needing help with daily activities are much more common here than in most similar areas.
There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in the area.
Homes here are a little larger than the national average, with 2.8 people per home. Couples without children make up the largest group of households at 45.5%.
Housing costs are very low; typical weekly rents are far below the national figure at $173, and monthly home-loan payments are also well below the state average.
The area has no public transport routes or stops, which is far below the state average.
About 36% of the population has moved in the last five years, though this is well below the national figure of 40.7%.
The most common industries people work in is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 83%, ahead of Health care & social assistance (33%).
The area is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.
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