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Somerton
5 km²
A very small number of residents now live in Somerton, making it a sparsely populated area. The community is far older than the national average, with a typical age of 52. It is a mostly non-residential space where the few homes are small and very affordable compared to the rest of the state. This character is reflected in the low number of people living in each household.
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The area is sparsely populated with only 6 residents. These few people are far older than the typical person in Victoria or Australia, with a typical age of 52.
The most common country of birth is Australia at 83%, ahead of England (0%).
The most common language used at home is Italian at 83%, ahead of English only (0%).
The most common religious affiliation is Christianity at 83%, ahead of No religion (0%).
There are 15 schools within 3km, which is more than about 86% of similar areas. However, the average school advantage score is much lower than most areas.
Typical family and household incomes are well below the national figure, but the typical personal income is well above the state and national averages.
The most common long-term health conditions reported is Diabetes at 50%, ahead of Arthritis (0%).
There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living here, which is smaller than about 60% of similar areas.
Homes are very small, with only 1.3 people per home, which is far below the Victorian and national figure of 2.5.
Housing costs are very low, with typical weekly rents and monthly loan payments far below the state and national averages. There are more people per bedroom than in most areas.
The area has a huge number of public transport stops and departures per 1,000 people compared to the state. There are 12 stops in total, all serving bus routes.
The most common industries people work in is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 0%, ahead of Mining (0%).
The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score far below the Victorian average. Residents have very limited access to health services and schools within a 15-minute walk.
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