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Dixalea
229 km²
A high proportion of people working from home defines Dixalea, where 52.9% of the workforce does so. This small community of 102 people is mostly made up of families in large, detached houses. It is a wealthy area where typical incomes are well above the national figure and almost everyone owns their home outright. The neighborhood is very stable and quiet, with few new arrivals and a strong connection to the local land.
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The typical resident is 39 years old. While there are fewer children and seniors than in most areas, the community has a higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people than many other similar places.
The population is entirely Australian-born, which is far below the national figure. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, Irish, and German.
English is the only language used at home, which is far below the national and state figures for linguistic diversity.
Christianity is the dominant faith here, with 73.5% of residents identifying as such. This means the proportion of people with no religion is far below the national average.
A good number of adults have a bachelor degree or higher, though the percentage who completed Year 12 is far below the state and national figures.
Typical weekly personal incomes are well above the national figure at $1,017. This wealth is reflected in the fact that 14.1% of people earn over $2,000 a week, which is much higher than in most areas.
Residents are generally healthy, with far fewer people reporting long-term health or mental health conditions compared to most other areas.
Unpaid work is common here, as 32.9% of people care for children and 14.1% provide other unpaid care. There is also a very high number of Defence Force veterans compared to the rest of the country.
The First Nations community is small but notably young, with a typical age of just 14. Personal incomes for First Nations people are far above the national and state figures.
Homes are larger than usual, with 3.0 people per household. Most are couples with children, and very few people live alone.
Every single home is a separate house, and 66.7% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Most homes are large, with 93.3% having three or more bedrooms.
The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops and every home owning at least one vehicle. Over half the workforce works from home.
The community is very stable, with only 23.2% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure.
Employment is very strong, with a 0.0% unemployment rate and 80.0% of adults working or looking for work. Most people work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.
There are no shops, schools, or parks within a 15-minute walk, making the area completely reliant on cars for all services.
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