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Carbine Creek
561 km²
Noticeably younger than the state and national figures, Carbine Creek is a small rural community where the typical resident is just 34. With a total population of 33 people, the area is defined by its working families and a strong connection to the land. It is a highly active community with a very high rate of volunteering and a workforce heavily focused on agriculture. The atmosphere is one of early-stage family life, with no residents aged 65 or over.
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The community is much younger than most areas, and there are no residents aged 65 or over. Children under 15 make up 9.1% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.
People born overseas make up 15.2% of the population, which is higher than most similar areas, though still far below the national figure of 27.7%.
English is the only language used at home, with 0.0% of residents speaking another language, a figure far below the national average of 22.3%.
About two thirds of the population identify as Christian, while 33.3% report no religion, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.
Educational attainment is among the lowest at this level, with no adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and only 24.0% completing Year 12, far below the national figure of 58.8%.
Typical family and household incomes are lower than most areas, but personal income is about the same as the national figure. Notably, 14.3% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, which is much higher than most similar areas.
The community is in very good health, with only 9.1% having a long-term health condition, far below the national figure of 27.7%. No residents require help with daily activities.
Local residents are highly active, with 28.6% volunteering, which is far above the national figure of 14.1%. This spirit of help extends to the home, where 39.3% provide unpaid care for children, among the highest in the region.
There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.
Homes are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per dwelling. One-parent families make up 21.4% of households, which is well above the national figure of 14.1%.
Living spaces are used intensively with one person per bedroom. Typical monthly home-loan payments are $9,666, which is far above the state average of $1,733.
The area is very car-dependent with no public transport stops, but 30.4% of people work from home, which is far above the state figure of 14.1%.
The population is relatively stable, with 25.0% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.
Employment is very strong, with 82.1% of adults working or looking for work and 0.0% unemployment. Most of the workforce is in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, with 56.5% of residents working as managers.
The area is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, schools, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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