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Poolaijelo

170 km²

An older population defines Poolaijelo, where the typical resident is 52 years old. This sparsely populated area has only 26 residents, with no children under 15 and a high proportion of seniors. Most people here live in couples without children and have a strong tendency to volunteer, making it a quiet community of mature adults in regional Victoria.

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The area is far older than the national average, with 38.5% of residents aged 65 and over. There are no children under 15 living here, and 25.9% of people are in de facto relationships, which is far above the state figure.

Almost everyone was born in Australia, with no residents born overseas. The most common ancestries are English at 61.5% and Australian at 38.5%.

English is the only language spoken at home, and there are no residents who speak little or no English, which is far below the national and state figures.

A large majority of residents, 73.1%, report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average of 38.9%.

Half of the population, 51.9%, completed Year 12, though no adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the state average.

Typical weekly personal income is $849, slightly higher than the national figure. Notably, 18.5% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, which is well above most similar areas.

Mental health conditions are far more common here than in the rest of the state, affecting 23.1% of residents. Additionally, 11.5% of people need help with daily activities, which is well above the national average.

Volunteering is very common, with 44.4% of people giving their time, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid care for children is non-existent, consistent with the lack of children in the area.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in the area.

One-parent families make up 43.5% of households, far above the state average. Most homes are occupied by couples without children, and there are typically 2.2 people per home.

Homes here are less crowded than usual, with only 0.60 people per bedroom. Typical monthly home-loan payments are $867, which is far below the national figure.

The area has no public transport stops or routes, meaning residents rely entirely on private vehicles.

About 30.8% of residents have moved house in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

The workforce is active, with 66.7% of adults working or looking for work, a figure well above the national average.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no grocery stores, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.

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