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Naroghid
21 km²
Seniors and older adults make up a large part of Naroghid, where the typical resident is 48, far older than the national figure. This sparsely populated area is a community of high earners and well-qualified professionals, with many residents holding bachelor degrees. The character of the place is defined by spacious, owner-occupied homes and a strong culture of volunteering, though it is quite isolated from urban services.
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The population is notably older than the state and national average, with 31.8% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up 15.2% of the community, which is well below the national figure.
Most residents were born in Australia, and only 6.1% were born overseas, a figure far below the state and national averages. Those with overseas heritage primarily identify as English, Irish, or Scottish.
English is the only language spoken at home by 93.9% of residents. No one in the area uses another language at home or speaks little or no English.
A large proportion of the community reports no religion at 43.9%, which is well above the national figure. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 40.9%.
This is a highly qualified community; 38.8% of adults have a bachelor degree or higher, and 69.4% finished Year 12, both figures far above the national average.
Typical incomes are high, with the usual family earning $3,125 a week, well above the state average. A striking 32.7% of people earn $2,000 or more weekly, which is far above the national figure.
Long-term health conditions are much more common here than elsewhere, affecting 39.4% of people. Mental health conditions are also well above the state average at 12.1%.
Residents are highly active in their community, with 38.8% volunteering and 22.4% providing unpaid care, both far above national figures. A notable 9.8% have served in the Defence Force.
There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.
Half of all residents live alone, a figure far above the state average. While 62.5% of homes are couples with children, the typical household is smaller than usual, with 2.2 people per home.
The area consists entirely of separate houses, all of which have three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is very high, with 58.3% owned outright and no one renting.
Residents are entirely dependent on cars, with every home owning at least one vehicle. There are no public transport stops in the area, and the drive to the city takes over two hours.
About 35.4% of the population moved into the area in the last five years, which is well below the state and national averages.
The local workforce is very active, with 75.5% of adults working or looking for work, far above the national figure. Common industries include agriculture, construction, and electricity.
The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1. There are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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