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Tonghi Creek
64 km²
Few places are as sparsely populated as Tonghi Creek, which has a total population of just 5 people. This is a very old community, with a typical resident aged 78, far older than the national figure of 38. The area is largely non-residential and rural, with very low incomes and a total lack of nearby services.
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The community is among the oldest at this level, with a typical age of 78 years, which is 40 years older than the typical person in Victoria or Australia.
The most common country of birth is Australia at 180%, ahead of England (0%).
The most common language used at home is English only at 100%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).
The most common religious affiliation is Christianity at 80%, ahead of No religion (0%).
There are no schools within 3 km of the area, a figure that is smaller than about 59% of similar places.
Earnings are low here, with typical weekly family and household incomes of $1,375, both of which are well below the Victorian and national figures.
The most common long-term health conditions reported is Arthritis at 60%, ahead of Lung condition (60%).
There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living here, which is smaller than about 60% of similar areas.
Homes here are small, with only 2.0 people per home, which is well below the state and national figure of 2.5.
The typical weekly rent is $150, which is far below the national figure of $375. Similarly, there are only 0.60 people per bedroom, which is much lower than most areas.
Public transport is non-existent in the area, with zero routes and stops, leaving the community far below the state average for transport access.
The most common industries people work in is Education & training at 100%, ahead of Agriculture, forestry & fishing (0%).
The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.3, far below the Victorian average of 6.4. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.
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