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Stockdale

87 km²

Far older than the state average, Stockdale is a tiny community where the typical resident is 49 years old. With only 41 people, the area is sparsely populated and consists mostly of married couples, including many with children. It is a quiet, rural place where most residents were born in Australia and a high proportion of the population is now retired or senior.

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The typical resident is 49, which is far older than the national figure of 38. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 24.4% of the population, a figure well above the national average.

The community is almost entirely Australian-born, with no residents born overseas. English, Australian, and Scottish ancestries are the most common.

English is the only language used at home, and there are no residents who speak little or no English, which is far below the national figure.

A majority of residents report having no religion at 51.2%, a figure far above the national average of 38.9%.

The typical qualification is a Certificate III or IV, and the rate of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is far below the national figure.

Typical weekly household income is $1,208, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. This is consistent with typical personal incomes also being much lower than across Australia.

While 7.3% of people need help with daily activities, the rate of long-term health conditions is among the lowest for similar areas.

Unpaid housework is very common here, with 45.7% of people doing 15 or more hours a week, which is far above the national figure.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in the area.

Most homes are occupied by couples, with 63.6% having children. There are no one-parent families in the community.

Housing costs are much lower than in other areas, with typical weekly rents at $200 and typical monthly home-loan payments at $1,250.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes. About 26.1% of workers work from home.

The population is very stable, as only 23.8% of residents have moved in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

The workforce is concentrated in construction, agriculture, and manufacturing, with a 0.0% unemployment rate.

There are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk, making the area's walkability score far below the state average.

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