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Rossbridge

51 km²

Spanning 50.9 square kilometres of rural landscape, Rossbridge is a tiny settlement with only 27 residents. The community is noticeably older than the national figure, with a typical resident aged 45. It is a stable place where very few people have moved in the last five years. While it has a small population, there is a high proportion of couples with children, and a very high number of residents live in de facto relationships.

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The typical resident is 45, which is noticeably older than the state and national figures. Children under 15 make up 18.5% of the population, while seniors aged 65 and over are well below the national average at 11.1%.

Most residents were born in Australia, with 85.2% born here. English ancestry is common at 29.6%, and the proportion of people born overseas is far below the national figure.

English is the only language used at home, which is far below the national and state averages for language diversity. No residents speak little or no English.

Most people here identify as Christians, making up 66.7% of the community. Those with no religion account for 37.0%, which is a little below the national figure.

There are no schools within 3 kilometres of the area.

Typical weekly household income is $1,374, which is well below the national figure. However, typical weekly family income is $2,083, which is about the same as the state and national averages.

A very high 22.2% of people need help with daily activities, far above the national figure. Conversely, the proportion of people with a long-term health condition is among the lowest at this level.

None of the residents have served in the Defence Force, which is a little below the national figure.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living here. The typical First Nations person in this area is far older than the national figure at 33 years old.

The area is dominated by couples with children, who make up 65% of families. Homes are a little smaller than usual, with 2.2 people per home.

Typical monthly home-loan payments are $2,834, which is well above the national figure. In contrast, typical weekly rent is far below the national average at just $80.

The area has no public transport stops or routes, making it entirely reliant on private vehicles.

The population is very stable, with only 10.3% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

The most common industries people work in is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 38%, ahead of Mining (0%).

Rossbridge is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.2. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.

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