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Felton
173 km²
Full-time employment is much more common in Felton than in most similar areas, with 66.9% of residents working full-time. It is a mature community where the typical resident is 50, far older than the national figure. The area is defined by large, detached houses and a strong connection to the land, with many residents working in agriculture. This rural character is reflected in a stable population that rarely moves and relies entirely on cars to get around.
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The community is notably older, with the typical resident aged 50 and 28.5% aged 65 or over, which is far above the national figure. Children under 15 make up only 15% of the population, well below the state and national averages.
The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 83.9% born here. Only 6.7% of residents were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.
English is the primary language, with only 1.5% of people using another language at home, far below both the state and national figures.
Religion plays a significant role here, as 73.8% of residents identify as Christian. This means the proportion of people with no religion is among the lowest for its level and far below the national figure.
Qualifications are around the middle for similar areas, though 44.2% of residents have completed Year 12, which is far below the national average. Agriculture and environment is the most common field of study at 19.6%.
Typical household income is $1,792 a week, which is about the same as the state figure. However, personal income is a little below the national figure at $697 a week.
Residents generally report good health, with 25.8% having a long-term condition, which is a little below the national figure. Mental health conditions are much lower than in most other areas.
Volunteering is common here, with 18.1% of people helping out, which is well above the national figure. More people do significant unpaid housework compared to most areas.
First Nations people make up 3.7% of the population. This group is far younger than the national average, with a typical age of just 13.
Homes are larger than usual, with 2.7 people per household. The community is mostly made up of couples, as one-parent families are much less common than in most other areas.
Every single home in the area is a separate house, and 93.3% have three or more bedrooms. While 42.2% are owned outright, those with a mortgage pay a typical $1,921 monthly payment, which is higher than most areas.
The area is entirely car-dependent, as there are no public transport stops and 0% of people commute using public transport. About 20.9% of residents work from home.
The population is very stable, with only 24.9% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.
Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the main industries, employing 39.9% of the workforce. The unemployment rate is very low at 2.0%, well below the national figure.
The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no schools, parks, or shops within a 15-minute walk for any resident.
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