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Sidonia

43 km²

A sparsely populated rural area, Sidonia is among the youngest places of its kind. With a total population of just 28 people, the typical resident is only 31, which is noticeably younger than the national figure. This small community in the Macedon Ranges is mostly made up of young adults and families, with very few seniors and children. It is a place where high household incomes are common and the population is almost entirely Australian-born.

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The typical resident is 31, making this area noticeably younger than both Victoria and Australia. It is a small community of 28 people, with children under 15 and seniors both sitting well below national levels at 14.3%.

Everyone in Sidonia was born in Australia, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. Most residents claim English, Irish, or Scottish ancestry.

English is the only language used at home here. The proportion of people using another language is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Half of the population reports having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average of 38.9%.

There are no schools located within 3 km of the area.

Incomes are high here, with the typical weekly household income of $2,625 sitting well above the national figure of $1,746. Personal weekly incomes are also a little above the national average at $979.

While no one needs help with daily activities, 32.1% of people have a long-term health condition, which is well above the national figure. Mental health conditions are also a little more common here than elsewhere in Australia.

No residents in this area 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 one person identified as First Nations is noticeably older than the national typical age of 24.

Most homes are occupied by couples, with 42.9% having no children. There are no one-parent families, a figure far below the national average.

Typical weekly rents are far below the national figure at just $150. However, home-loan payments are a little above the national average at $2,172 per month.

The area has no public transport routes or stops, making it far below the state average for accessibility.

About 30.8% of people moved here in the last five years, which is well below the national rate of 40.7%.

The most common industries people work in is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 63%, ahead of Mining (0%).

Sidonia is entirely car-dependent, with no shops, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk. Its walkability score is 0.0, far below the state average.

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