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Reedy Dam
74 km²
Typical personal weekly incomes in Reedy Dam are $1,031, which is well above the national figure. This is a very small, sparsely populated area of just 28 people that is remarkably young, with a typical resident aged 29 and no one aged 65 or over. It is a largely Australian-born community where families are common and children under 15 make up a much higher proportion of the population than in most other areas.
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The community is far younger than the state and national averages, with 21.4% of people being children under 15. No residents are aged 65 or over, and nearly 46% of people have never married.
The population is almost entirely Australian-born, with 89.3% born here and no residents born overseas, which is far below the national figure.
English is the only language used at home, meaning there are no residents who speak another language or who speak little or no English.
About 42.9% of residents identify as Christian, while those with no religion make up 32.1%, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.
Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with no adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and only 38.1% completing Year 12.
While personal incomes are well above the national figure, typical weekly household income is $1,375, which is well below the state and national averages.
Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 35.7% of people, though no one requires help with daily activities.
Volunteering is very high at 33.3%, and 41.7% of people do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework per week, which is far above the national average.
There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.
Household size is typical for the region, with an average of 2.4 people per home.
Housing costs are very low, with a typical weekly rent of just $100 and typical monthly home-loan payments that are far below the national figure.
The area has no public transport stops or routes, making it entirely dependent on other means of travel.
The population is quite mobile, with 45.8% of residents having moved in the last five years, which is well above the national figure.
The number of adults working or looking for work is 54.2%, which is well below the state and national averages.
The area is completely car-dependent, with no shops, schools, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk of any home.
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