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Miga Lake
181 km²
A tiny population of just 33 people sets Miga Lake apart from the rest of the state. This sparsely populated area is dominated by working adults and managers, with no children under 15 living here. The community is almost entirely Australian-born and English-speaking. It is a small, quiet pocket of the West Wimmera where most residents are married and work primarily in agriculture.
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The typical resident is 38, which is about the same as the national figure. However, there are no children under 15, and the proportion of seniors is well below the state average at 12.1%.
Everyone in the area was born in Australia, which is far below the national figure of 27.7% born overseas. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.
English is the only language spoken at home, with 0.0% of people using another language. This is far below the 22.3% national average.
Christianity is the main religion for 57.6% of residents. Those with no religion make up 33.3%, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.
About 54.2% of residents completed Year 12, which is higher than most similar areas. However, only 12.5% have a bachelor degree or higher, far below the 26.3% national average.
Typical personal weekly income is $849, which is about the same as the national figure. No one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week, a figure far below the national average.
While 9.1% of people need help with daily activities—well above the national figure—the rate of long-term health conditions is far below the national average at 9.1%.
Unpaid housework is common here, with 29.2% of people doing 15 or more hours a week, which is well above the state average. Very few people provide other types of unpaid care.
There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.
Homes here are a little larger than usual, with 3.0 people per home compared to the national figure of 2.5. Most families consist of couples with children.
The typical monthly home-loan payment is just $650, which is far below both the state and national figures.
The area is entirely car-dependent, as 0.0% of people use public transport. Half of the workers drive and half walk to their jobs.
The population is very stable, with only 13.3% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.
The workforce is very active, with 83.3% of adults working or looking for work. Most people are employed full-time in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.
The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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