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Miara

48 km²

Sparsely populated and far older than most similar areas, Miara is a small community of just 28 people. It is a place where seniors dominate the landscape, making up over 60% of the population. This high number of older residents helps explain why the typical age is 64, which is far older than the national figure. While the community is small, it is notable for having a higher proportion of children than the state average, creating a unique gap in the age structure.

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The typical resident is 64, which is far older than the state and national figures of 38. Seniors make up 60.7% of the population, though children under 15 are also well represented at 21.4%.

The community is almost exclusively Australian born, with no one born overseas. The most common ancestries are English and Australian.

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

About 64% of residents identify as Christian, while 35.7% have no religion, a figure that is well below the national average.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with no adults holding a bachelor degree and only 34.6% completing Year 12.

Incomes are among the lowest at this level, with a typical weekly household income of $724, which is far below the national figure of $1,746.

Long-term health conditions are reported by 25% of residents, which is a little below the national average. However, no one in the community requires help with daily activities.

Unpaid housework is very common here, with 37.5% of people doing 15 or more hours a week, though no residents reported volunteering.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.

Homes are smaller than usual, with a typical 1.8 people per home, which is well below the national figure of 2.5.

The typical weekly rent is just $50, which is far below the national figure. Despite the small household size, there is exactly one person per bedroom.

There are no public transport stops or routes in the area, making residents entirely dependent on other means of travel.

About 29.2% of people moved in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Only 41.7% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national average of 61.1%.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no homes within a 15-minute walk of health services, schools, or public transport.

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