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Mittyack
186 km²
Few people live in Mittyack, which is now a sparsely populated area of just 12 residents. It is a community of older adults, with a typical resident aged 64, making it far older than the national figure of 38. This small population lives in a rural setting where incomes are notably lower than in the rest of Victoria.
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The population is very small and significantly older than most other areas. At 64 years, the typical resident is 26 years older than the average person in Victoria or Australia.
The most common country of birth is Australia at 100%, ahead of England (0%).
The most common language used at home is English only at 100%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).
The most common religious affiliation is Christianity at 50%, ahead of No religion (25%).
There are no schools within 3 km of this area, which is a common trait for about 59% of similar places.
Incomes here are much lower than in most other areas. The typical weekly family and household income is $1,374, which is well below the Victorian figure of $2,136.
The most common long-term health conditions reported is Arthritis at 25%, ahead of Asthma (0%).
There were no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area.
Homes in Mittyack are smaller than usual, with only 1.8 people per home compared to the national figure of 2.5.
Living spaces are less crowded than in most areas, with just 0.50 people per bedroom, well below the Victorian average of 0.80.
There are no public transport stops or routes in the area, leaving residents far below the state average for transit access.
The most common industries people work in is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 150%, ahead of Mining (0%).
The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.3. While some homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, no residents can walk to groceries, health services, or schools.
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