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Maramie

13,301 km²

Daily life in Maramie is defined by its extreme isolation and a very small population of just 28 people. It is a sparsely populated area where the community is primarily made up of adults, with no children or seniors recorded. The area is remarkably wealthy for its size, with typical incomes far exceeding national figures. This remote setting creates a quiet environment where most residents are middle-aged and high-earning.

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A quarter of the population identifies as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, which is far above the national figure of 3.2%. There are no children under 15 or people aged 65 and over living here.

English and Irish are the most common ancestries, while 10.7% of residents were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the only language used at home, and no one in the community speaks little or no English, which is well below the national average.

Christianity is the most common faith, though 25.0% of residents report having no religion, a figure far below the national average of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is among the lowest for similar areas, with no residents holding a bachelor degree and only 26.9% completing Year 12.

The area is very wealthy, with a typical household weekly income of $2,624, well above the national figure of $1,746. About 15.4% of people earn $2,000 or more a week.

Residents are in good health, with only 10.7% having a long-term health condition, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. No one requires help with daily activities.

Community participation is very low, with no residents reporting any unpaid childcare, housework, caregiving, or volunteer work.

There are 7 First Nations people in the area, who are far older than the national average with a typical age of 53. Their typical personal income is among the highest for similar areas at $3,500.

Homes are slightly smaller than usual, with 2.3 people per home compared to the national figure of 2.5.

Living conditions are crowded with 1.5 people per bedroom, far above the national figure of 0.8. Typical monthly home-loan payments are very high at $9,999.

The area has no public transport stops or routes, making it entirely dependent on private vehicles.

The population is relatively stable, though 37.0% of residents moved in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

A higher proportion of adults are working or looking for work at 65.4%, which is well above the national figure of 61.1%.

The area is completely 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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