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McIntyre
26 km²
A stark contrast to the rest of the state, McIntyre is a very small, sparsely populated community of just 47 people. It is an exceptionally old area where the typical resident is 62, far older than the national figure. The community is characterized by low incomes and a high proportion of retirees living in their own homes. With no children under 15 and very few working adults, it functions as a quiet residential pocket in the Loddon region.
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The area is far older than the state and national averages, with 31.9% of residents aged 65 and over. There are no children under 15 living here.
About 23.4% of people were born overseas, which is much higher than most similar areas, though still well below the Victorian average. English is the most common ancestry at 44.7%.
English is the only language used at home, with no residents speaking another language or reporting little to no English, placing the area far below state and national figures.
A large portion of the community reports no religion at 44.7%, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%.
Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 6.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 38.3% completing Year 12.
Incomes are among the lowest at this level; the typical household earns just $749 a week, which is far below the national figure of $1,746.
Health challenges are common, with 38.3% of people living with a long-term condition and 19.1% reporting a mental health condition, both far above national levels.
Volunteering is high at 23.4%, far above the state average, and nearly 30% of people spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework.
There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.
Homes are small, with only 1.8 people per household, and 37.5% of residents live alone, which is far above the state average.
Every home in the area is a separate house, and 70.8% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure of 31.0%.
The area is entirely car-dependent with no public transport stops, and it takes about two hours to drive to the city.
About 29.8% of the population moved in the last five years, a figure that is far below the national average of 40.7%.
Very few adults are working or looking for work, at just 12.8%, which is far below the national figure of 61.1%.
The area is completely car-dependent, with no parks, schools, or shops within a 15-minute walk.
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