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Simpsons Creek

28 km²

Far from any shops, parks or schools, Simpsons Creek is a sparsely populated rural area in East Gippsland. The community is quite small, with only 39 people, and is notably older than the national average. It is a place where people generally earn more than the typical Australian family, and many residents are in de facto relationships. With no children under 15 living here, it is a quiet, adult-dominated enclave.

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The typical resident is 58, which is far older than the national figure of 38. While the area has a high proportion of people in de facto relationships, it is unusual for having no children under 15.

About 18% of residents were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas but well below the national figure of 27.7%. Most people claim English, Australian or Irish ancestry.

Around 13% of people use a language other than English at home, a figure much higher than most similar areas. However, this is still well below the national average of 22.3%.

A large majority of residents, 64.1%, have no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

Over half of the community has completed Year 12, which is higher than most similar areas, though this remains well below the national figure of 58.8%.

Incomes are strong here; typical family weekly income is $2,250, which is much higher than most similar areas and slightly above the national figure.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most similar areas, affecting 35.9% of people, though no one currently needs help with daily activities.

The area has a high rate of volunteering and unpaid care, and 8.6% of residents have served in the Defence Force, which is well above the national average.

First Nations people make up 10.3% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 3.2%. These residents are typically older and earn much more than those in other areas.

Homes are smaller than usual, with typically 2.1 people per dwelling, and over half of the households are couples without children.

Typical monthly home loan payments are $1,583, which is a little below the national figure of $1,863.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with 73.1% of workers driving and no public transport stops or routes available.

The population is relatively stable, with 28.2% moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

There is no unemployment in the area, and 66.7% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well above the national average.

With a walkability score of 0.0, the area is completely car-dependent as there are no shops, health services or parks within a 15-minute walk.

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