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Durham
19,615 km²
A small population of just 31 people defines Durham, where residents are noticeably younger than the national average. This is a sparsely populated area with no children under 15 and a high proportion of young adults. Most of the community works in agriculture and mining, and they earn typical personal incomes well above the national figure. It is a predominantly Australian-born community where most people are not married.
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The typical resident is 33, which is noticeably younger than the national figure of 38. There are no children under 15 living here, and the proportion of seniors is well below the state average.
The community is almost entirely born in Australia, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. Those with listed ancestry are mostly English, Australian, Scottish, or Irish.
English is the only language used at home, a result that is far below the national average of 22.3% for people using another language.
Over half of the population reports having no religion, which is far above both the state and national figures.
No residents hold a bachelor degree or higher, and the proportion of people who finished Year 12 is far below the national figure.
Typical personal incomes are much higher than most areas, and 32.3% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, which is far above the national average.
The community is generally healthy, with a long-term health condition rate well below the state average and no residents needing help with daily activities.
Participation in unpaid care and housework is far below the national figure, and volunteering is a little below the state average.
There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people listed in the total population, though those in this group have a typical personal income well above the national average.
Homes in this area are larger than most, with an average of 3.2 people per home, well above the national figure of 2.5.
Renting is very cheap here, with a typical weekly rent of $44, which is far below the national average of $375.
The area is car-dependent with no public transport stops, though 20% of people work from home, which is well above the state average.
The population is relatively mobile, with 41.9% of people having moved in the last five years, a figure slightly above the national average.
The workforce is very active, with a 0.0% unemployment rate and a high proportion of people working full-time in agriculture and mining.
The area is entirely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0, as there are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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