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Benair
57 km²
A rural landscape defines Benair, where every single home is a separate house and car travel is essential. This sparsely populated area is noticeably older than the state average, though it has a much higher proportion of children under 15. It is a place where home ownership is very common and few people have moved in recently, suggesting a stable, established community tied to the land.
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The typical resident is 45, making the area older than the national figure. However, children under 15 make up 23.2% of the population, which is well above the national average of 18.2%.
Most residents were born in Australia, and only 3.3% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. Those with listed ancestry are predominantly Australian, English, and Scottish.
English is the only language used at home, with 0.0% of people using another language. This is far below the 22.3% national average.
Religious affiliation is more common here than in the rest of the country, as those with no religion make up 27.8%, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.
Educational attainment is lower than most areas, with only 9.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, compared to 26.3% nationally.
Typical weekly personal income is $585, which is well below the national figure of $805. Low-income households are common, with 30.4% earning under $650 a week.
Residents are generally healthier than those in other areas, with only 21.2% reporting a long-term health condition, which is well below the national average of 27.7%.
Unpaid housework is very common here, with 35.4% of people doing 15 or more hours a week, far above the national average of 20.7%.
The First Nations community is much younger than most areas, with a typical age of just 16. Typical personal income for this group is $1,187, which is far above the national figure of $540.
Homes tend to be larger than usual, with 2.8 people per home. This is a little above the national figure of 2.5, and the area has far fewer one-parent families than most.
Home ownership is very high, with 52.2% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%. Every home in the area is a separate house.
The community is entirely car-dependent, as every home has at least one motor vehicle and there are no public transport stops. About 18.5% of people work from home.
The population is very stable, with only 21.0% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.
A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work at 70.8%, which is well above the national average. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry and fishing.
With a walkability score of 0.0, the area is completely car-dependent. There are no schools, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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