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Mysia
113 km²
A stark contrast to the rest of the state, Mysia is a tiny community of just 26 people. It is a place where children make up a huge 34.6% of the population, although there are no seniors aged 65 and over. The area is largely Australian-born and English-speaking, with a very high rate of volunteerism. This is a quiet, car-dependent settlement with a small population that earns well below the national figure.
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Children under 15 make up 34.6% of the community, which is far above the national figure of 18.2%. While the typical resident is 46, there are no people aged 65 and over living here.
The community is almost entirely Australian-born, with 0.0% of residents born overseas, which is far below the Victoria figure of 30.0%. English, Irish, and Australian are the most common ancestries.
English is the only language used at home, meaning 0.0% of people use another language. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.
Christianity is the main faith here, with 53.8% of residents identifying as such. Only 11.5% of people have no religion, which is far below the Victoria figure of 39.3%.
No adults in the area hold a bachelor degree or higher, a figure far below the national average of 26.3%. There are no schools within 3 km.
Weekly household incomes are much lower than most areas, with a typical figure of $1,062 compared to $1,746 nationally. No one in the community earns $2,000 or more per week.
Residents are generally healthy, with no one needing help with daily activities. The 19.2% who have a long-term health condition is well below the national figure of 27.7%.
Volunteerism is exceptionally high at 55.0%, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Many residents also spend significant time on unpaid housework, at a rate well above the state average.
There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in the area.
Household size is typical for the region, with an average of 2.5 people per home.
Housing costs are among the lowest in the country, with a typical weekly rent of just $100 and monthly loan payments of $688, both far below state figures.
While there are two bus routes and two stops, most residents face a 21-minute walk to the nearest stop, which is higher than most areas.
The population is very stable, with 0.0% of people moving into the area in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.
The community is very active in the workforce, with 80.0% of adults working or looking for work, which is far above the national figure of 61.1%.
The area is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.5. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school, health service, or grocery store.
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