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Retro
436 km²
A small, predominantly Australian-born population makes up the rural community of Retro. This area is defined by a striking age split, with nearly 30% of residents being children under 15 and over a quarter being seniors. While the population is tiny, the community is remarkably active in volunteering and enjoys high typical personal incomes. It is a quiet, car-dependent place where most people are born in Australia and speak English at home.
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The community is split between young and old, with children under 15 making up 29.6% of residents, which is far above the national figure. The typical resident is 36, a little younger than the state and national averages.
The area is almost entirely Australian-born, with 0.0% born overseas, a figure far below the national average. Most residents claim Australian or English ancestry.
English is the only language used at home, meaning the proportion of people using another language is far below both the state and national figures.
Christianity is the main faith here, as the proportion of people reporting no religion is among the lowest at this level and far below the national figure.
Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 10% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the national figure.
Typical personal incomes are among the highest at this level and well above the national figure, with a typical weekly personal income of $1,208.
Residents report very good health, with only 9.3% having a long-term health condition, which is far below the national figure.
Volunteering is very common here, with 32.5% of people volunteering, a figure far above the state and national averages.
There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area, which is smaller than about 60% of similar areas.
Homes are larger than usual with 2.7 people per dwelling, and one-parent families are well above the national average at 18.4%.
Rental costs are very low, with a typical weekly rent of $175, which is far below the national figure.
The area has no public transport stops or routes, which is far below the state average.
About 31.8% of residents moved in the last five years, which is well below the national figure.
Only 47.5% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the state and national figures.
The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0 and no amenities or parks within a 15-minute walk.
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