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Riachella
28 km²
A very young population marks Riachella, where the typical resident is just 26. This sparsely populated area has only 13 people, making it smaller than about 89% of similar places. It is a rural community where homes are larger than usual, with an average of 3.7 people per dwelling. This high number of residents per home is consistent with the area's young age profile.
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The community is far younger than the state and national average of 38 years. With only 13 residents, it is smaller than about 89% of similar areas.
The most common country of birth is Australia at 100%, ahead of England (0%).
The most common language used at home is English only at 92%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).
The most common religious affiliation is No religion at 100%, ahead of Christianity (0%).
There are no schools within 3 km of the area, which is a common trait for about 59% of similar places.
Typical household income is $2,250 per week, which is well above the national figure of $1,746. However, typical personal income is $575, which is much lower than most areas and well below the national figure of $805.
The most common long-term health conditions reported is Asthma at 46%, ahead of Arthritis (0%).
There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people recorded here. The data for First Nations residents shows a typical age of 19, which is noticeably younger than the national figure of 24.
Homes in Riachella are crowded compared to other areas, with 3.7 people per home. This is well above the national average of 2.5.
The number of people per bedroom is 0.90, which is a little above the national figure of 0.80 and much higher than most similar areas.
Public transport is non-existent here, with zero routes and zero stops. This is far below the Victorian average for transport availability.
The most common industries people work in is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 83%, ahead of Mining (0%).
The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk, which is far below the state average.
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