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Mount Dryden
41 km²
A far older population than the national average marks the sparsely populated area of Mount Dryden. Only eight people live here, and the typical resident is 51, which is far older than the same figure for Victoria and Australia. This small community is defined by high typical incomes that sit well above state and national figures. It is a remote, car-dependent setting with no local schools or public transport.
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The population is very small, with only eight residents. This community is far older than most other areas, and the typical age is 51, which is 13 years older than the same figure for Victoria and Australia.
The most common country of birth is Australia at 63%, ahead of England (0%).
The most common language used at home is English only at 75%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).
The most common religious affiliation is Christianity at 75%, ahead of No religion (0%).
There are no schools within 3 km, which is a common feature for about 59% of similar areas.
Typical weekly incomes are among the highest at this level, with families and households earning $4,249. This is far above the Victoria average of $1,759, while typical personal weekly income is also well above the national figure at $1,125.
The most common long-term health conditions reported is Mental health at 75%, ahead of Arthritis (0%).
There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living here, which is the case for about 60% of similar areas.
The number of people per home is 2.5, which is about the same as the figure for both Victoria and Australia.
There are 0.80 people per bedroom, which is higher than most other areas but about the same as the state and national figures.
There are no public transport stops or routes, leaving the area far below the state average for public transport access.
The most common industries people work in is Wholesale trade at 80%, ahead of Health care & social assistance (60%).
This is a car-dependent area with a walkability score of 0.0, far below the state average. There are no parks, schools, or shops within a 15-minute walk, and the terrain is a little steeper than the state average.
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