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Dixie

6,354 km²

Working from home and tending to the land defines daily life in Dixie, a tiny community of just 43 people. It is a strikingly young place where the typical resident is 33 and there are no people aged 65 or over. This remote area is shaped by a strong First Nations presence, with 44.2% of the population identifying as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander. Life here is focused on family, with most homes containing several people and a high proportion of parents caring for children.

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The community is far younger than the national figure, with no seniors over 65. First Nations people make up 44.2% of the population, which is far above the state and national rates.

Everyone in this community was born in Australia, which is far below the national and state figures for overseas birth. Most residents claim Australian, English, or Scottish ancestry.

English is the only language spoken at home, a figure far below the national and state levels for linguistic diversity.

A large majority of residents report having no religion, at 62.8%, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is much lower than most areas, with no adults holding a bachelor degree and only 29.4% finishing Year 12, compared to 58.8% nationally.

Typical weekly household and family incomes are among the lowest at this level, at around $575, which is far below the national figure of $1,746.

Residents report very few health issues; only 14% have a long-term health condition, and no one needs help with daily activities, which is well below the state average.

Community spirit is high, with 35.3% of people volunteering, a figure far above the national average. Many residents also spend significant time on unpaid housework and childcare.

First Nations residents are typically older than those elsewhere in the state, with a median age of 28. However, typical personal income for this group is well below the national figure at $399.

Family homes are larger than usual, with 3.1 people per home. Most households consist of couples with children, and there are no one-parent families.

Crowding is higher than in most areas, with an average of 1.4 people per bedroom. Typical monthly home loan payments are much lower than the national figure at $1,000.

The area is highly car-dependent with no public transport stops. This helps explain why a huge 59.1% of the workforce works from home, far above the national figure.

The population is very stable, with only 8.6% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing employ 68.2% of the workforce. While full-time employment is far below the national average, the unemployment rate is 0.0%.

There are no shops, schools, or health services within walking distance, making the area entirely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0.

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