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Greymare

189 km²

Greymare is a small, family-oriented community where a remarkably high number of people volunteer and provide unpaid care. It is a young place, with 30% of residents being children, which is far above the national figure. The area is deeply connected to the land, with a strong First Nations presence and a workforce heavily involved in agriculture. Most residents live in large, detached houses and rely entirely on cars to get around.

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Children under 15 make up 30% of the population, which is far above the national figure of 18.2%. While the typical age is 38, the community has a significant number of seniors, with 20% aged 65 and over.

The community is almost entirely Australian-born, with only 4.3% born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%. Most residents claim Australian, English, or Irish ancestry.

English is the only language used at home, which is far below the national figure where 22.3% of people use another language.

Christianity is the primary faith for 71.4% of residents. The proportion of people reporting no religion is 27.1%, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Qualifications are generally lower than in most areas, with only 11.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Typical family income is $1,687 a week, which is well below the national figure of $2,120. However, some high earners live here, as 17.6% of people earn $2,000 or more weekly.

Mental health conditions are much less common here than in most areas, reported by only 4.3% of residents. About 27.1% of people have a long-term health condition, which is about the same as the national figure.

Community spirit is very high, with 43.1% of residents volunteering, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid care and housework are also very common here.

First Nations people make up 14.3% of the population, well above the state average. The First Nations community is very young, with a typical age of just 10 years.

Homes are typically larger than most, with 2.9 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of families with children, who make up 74.6% of households.

Every single home in the area is a separate house, and 96% have three or more bedrooms. Renting is non-existent here, with 0% of households renting.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops and 100% of homes owning a motor vehicle. About 23.8% of the workforce works from home.

The community is relatively stable, though 37.1% of residents have moved house in the last five years, which is lower than the national figure of 40.7%.

Residents are very active in the workforce, with 88.2% working or looking for work. The unemployment rate is 0.0%, and many people work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area has no walkable amenities, meaning residents must drive for everything. The walkability score is 0.0, making it completely car-dependent.

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