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Steiglitz

43 km²

A small population of just 61 people makes Steiglitz a tiny and sparsely populated rural area. It is a community of older adults, with a typical age of 52 that is far older than the national figure. The area is distinctive for its high proportion of First Nations people and a strong spirit of volunteering. This is a quiet, car-dependent place where most residents live in large, detached houses and few people have moved in recently.

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The community is far older than the state average, and children under 15 make up only 4.9% of the population. About 9.8% of residents are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, which is well above the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 8.2% were born overseas, which is far below the national average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries reported.

English is the only language used at home, and no one in the community speaks little or no English. This is far below the state and national figures for language diversity.

A majority of residents, 54.1%, report having no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

While 21.1% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, this is well below the state average. Only 40% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure.

Incomes are much lower than in most areas, with the typical household earning $1,062 a week, far below the national figure of $1,746. No households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 34.4% of people. Mental health conditions also affect 13.1% of residents, which is well above the state average.

Volunteering is very high at 29.8%, far above the national figure of 14.1%. However, fewer people provide unpaid childcare or housework compared to most areas.

There are 6 First Nations people in the area, with a typical age of 78, which is far older than the national figure of 24.

Most households consist of couples, with 54.3% being couples without children. There are no one-parent families in the community.

Every home is a separate house, and 92% have three or more bedrooms, which is far above the national average. No one in the community rents their home.

The area is very car-dependent, and 16.1% of people use the train to get to work, which is far above the state average. No one in the area works from home.

The population is very stable, as only 23.2% of residents have moved house in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

About 54.4% of adults are working or looking for work, which is lower than most areas. The unemployment rate is 0.0%, and many people work in technicians' trades or administrative roles.

The area is highly car-dependent with a very low walkability score of 0.7. There are no schools, shops, or health services within a 15-minute walk.

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