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Inglestone

708 km²

Daily life in Inglestone revolves around the land and the home, where over half the workforce operates from their own residence. This small rural community has a population of just 63 people and is notably younger than most areas, with very few seniors. It is a place where large families are common and a strong spirit of volunteering is evident, far exceeding national levels. Most residents are deeply connected to the local landscape through their work in agriculture.

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The typical resident is 44, making the area noticeably older than the state and national figures. However, it has a higher proportion of children under 15 than most areas, while the number of people aged 65 and over is far below the national average.

Australia and English ancestry are the most common here, with 88.9% of people born in Australia. The proportion of residents born overseas is far below the national figure.

English is the only language used at home, which is far below the national and state figures for linguistic diversity.

About 65.1% of residents identify as Christian. The proportion of people with no religion is far below the national figure.

Schooling levels are very high, with 75% of residents completing Year 12, which is far above the national average. Qualifications are heavily focused on the land, with 43.8% of degrees in agriculture and the environment.

While typical personal weekly incomes are a little above the national figure, typical family and household incomes are lower. No one in the community earns $3,000 or more per week.

Residents are generally healthy, with a rate of long-term health conditions far below the national average. No one reported needing help with daily activities.

Volunteerism is a standout feature here, with 41.8% of people volunteering, which is far above the national figure. Unpaid care for children is around the middle for similar areas.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in the area, which is smaller than about 60% of similar areas.

Homes tend to be larger than usual, with 3.1 people per household. Couples with children make up 75.6% of families, while one-parent families are not present.

Every single home in the area is a separate house, a figure far above the national average. About 33.3% of these are owned outright, and typical weekly rent is a little below the national figure.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops. This is reflected in the workforce, where 51.2% of people work from home, far above the national average.

The community is relatively stable, as the proportion of people who moved in the last five years is far below the national figure.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the primary industries, employing 75.6% of the workforce. The area has a very high rate of full-time employment and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.

The area is highly car-dependent with a walkability score far below the state average. There are no schools, grocery stores, or health services within a 15-minute walk.

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