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Jarra Creek

63 km²

Far older than most similar areas, Jarra Creek is a small, stable community of about 105 people. The typical resident is 49, and the area is marked by a strong attachment to the land, with many residents owning their homes outright. It is a quiet rural pocket where the population is largely Australian-born and English-speaking. The community is active and industrious, with high rates of volunteering and full-time employment.

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The typical resident here is 49, which is far older than the national figure of 38. There are fewer children and seniors than in most areas, and about 5.7% of the population is Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, which is a little above the state average.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 4.8% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. Australian and English are the most common ancestries listed.

English is the only language used at home by 88.6% of the community, and no residents reported using another language, a figure far below the national average.

Religious affiliation is common here, with 60% of people identifying as Christian. Only 27.6% of residents have no religion, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Qualifications are lower than in most areas, with only 11.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. About 49.4% of residents completed Year 12, which is well below the national figure of 58.8%.

Income levels vary, as 26.2% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, well above the national figure. However, the typical family income of $1,666 is well below the national figure of $2,120.

The community is generally healthy, with 24.8% of people having a long-term health condition, which is well below the state figure of 28.8%. Only 3.8% of residents need help with daily activities.

Residents are highly active in their community, with 24.4% volunteering, a figure far above the national average of 14.1%. This is alongside a high rate of unpaid housework, at 29.1%.

There are six First Nations people in the area, who are far older than the state average with a typical age of 64. Their typical personal income of $450 is well below the national figure of $540.

Household sizes are typical for Australia, with 2.5 people per home. About 59.2% of families are couples with children, and 26.2% of people live alone.

Every single home in the area is a separate house, and 47.6% are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%. Renting is uncommon, accounting for only 11.9% of households.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as every home has at least one vehicle and no one uses public transport to get to work. About 19% of residents work from home.

The community is very stable, with only 12.2% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Jobs are plentiful and stable, with a 0.0% unemployment rate and 68.6% of adults working or looking for work. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no shops, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk. The walkability score is 0.0, far below the state average.

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