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North Gregory
65 km²
Daily life in North Gregory is shaped by a car-dependent, rural lifestyle where most people live in detached houses. The community is small and tends to be older than the national average, with a typical resident aged 43. It is a place where agriculture is the dominant industry and a significant number of residents have served in the Defence Force. While it is sparsely populated, the area is largely residential and consists entirely of separate houses.
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The population is noticeably older than the national figure, with typical residents aged 43. Children under 15 make up only 13.5% of the community, which is well below the national average.
Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas origins are far fewer than the national figure. English and Australian ancestries are the most common, followed by Italian.
English is the sole language used at home, with no residents using another language, a figure far below the national average.
Christianity is the most common affiliation at 43.8%, while 37.1% of people report having no religion, which is a little below the national figure.
Schooling levels are much lower than most areas, with only 35.3% of residents completing Year 12. This is far below the national figure of 58.8%.
Typical personal weekly income is $833, about the same as the national figure. However, typical household income is well below the national average at $1,312.
Mental health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, and 9% of people need help with daily activities, which is well above the national figure.
A high number of residents have served in the Defence Force, which is well above the national average. However, volunteering and unpaid childcare rates are much lower than in most areas.
There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area.
Homes are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per household. This is consistent with a high proportion of couples with children, though 36% of people live alone, which is far above the national figure.
Every home here is a separate house, and 48% are owned outright, far above the national figure. Rent is well below the national average at $269 per week.
The area is entirely reliant on cars, as there are no public transport stops and 0% of people commute via public transport. Every home has at least one motor vehicle.
The community is relatively stable, with 31% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure.
The workforce is very active, with more people working or looking for work than in most areas. Over half of the employed population works in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.
This is a car-dependent area with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no schools, health services, or grocery stores within a 15-minute walk.
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