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Pelluebla
37 km²
A stark contrast to state trends, Pelluebla is a tiny rural outpost with a population of just 29 people. The typical resident is 50, making the community far older than the national average. It is a quiet, predominantly Australian-born settlement where families are larger than usual, though there are no children under 15. The area is entirely car-dependent and feels deeply removed from the urban characteristics of Victoria.
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The typical resident is 50, which is far older than the state and national figure of 38. While 13.8% are seniors, there are no children under 15 living here, and 15% of people are in a de facto relationship, which is well above the national average.
The community is almost entirely Australian-born, with 93.1% born here and no one born overseas. English is the most common ancestry at 55.2%, followed by Australian at 41.4%.
English is the only language spoken at home, and no residents use another language, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.
About 62.1% of residents identify as Christian, while 37.9% have no religion, which is about the same as the national figure.
Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 29.2% having completed Year 12, far below the national average of 58.8%. About 16.7% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.
Weekly family income is typically $1,625, which is well below the national figure of $2,120. No one in the community earns $2,000 or more per week, a figure far below the national average.
Mental health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 13.8% of people. Long-term health conditions are also well above the national figure at 31%, though no one requires help with daily activities.
Unpaid housework is very common, with 33.3% of people doing 15 or more hours a week, far above the national figure. Volunteering is slightly more common here than in the rest of Australia.
There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in the area.
Homes are larger than usual with 2.7 people per household. One-parent families make up 34.6% of the community, which is far above the national average of 14.1%.
Weekly rent is very low at $210, far below the national figure of $375. However, typical monthly home-loan payments are $1,880, which is slightly higher than most areas.
There are no public transport stops or routes in the area, meaning residents have no access to these services.
The population is very stable, with only 19.2% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.
The workforce is active, with 66.7% of adults working or looking for work, which is well above the national average.
The area is entirely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, schools, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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