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Umbiram

37 km²

More than half of the residents in Umbiram are married and live in detached houses, creating a stable, family-oriented rural atmosphere. The community is relatively small with 146 people, and it is noticeably older than the national figure. It is a place where people are highly active in their community, with a very high rate of volunteering. This rural setting is reflected in a strong connection to the land and a total reliance on cars for daily life.

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The typical resident is 42, which is noticeably older than the state and national figure of 38. Children under 15 make up 13.7% of the population, which is well below the national average.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 85.6% born here. Consequently, the proportion of people born overseas is far below both the state and national figures.

English is the only language used at home by 88.4% of residents. This makes the area far less linguistically diverse than the rest of Australia, where over 22% of people use another language.

Religious affiliation is more common here than elsewhere, with 52.7% identifying as Christian. The proportion of people reporting no religion is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

About 53% of residents completed Year 12, which is higher than in most similar areas. Those with a bachelor degree or higher make up 13.2% of adults, which is far below the national average.

Typical weekly household income is $1,825, which is a little above the state figure. However, the number of households earning $3,000 or more a week is lower than most similar areas.

The community is in good health, with no residents needing help with daily activities. About 27.4% of people have a long-term health condition, which is about the same as the national figure.

Volunteering is very common here, with 25.6% of people helping out, a figure far above the national average. Unpaid housework is also more common than in the rest of the state.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded here, a figure that is lower than most similar areas.

Homes tend to be larger, with 2.7 people per household. One-parent families are much more common here than in most similar areas, while people living alone are far less common.

Separate houses make up 91.8% of the dwellings, far above the national figure. Ownership is strong, with 38.8% of homes owned outright, though typical monthly mortgage payments are a little higher than the state average.

The area is entirely car-dependent, as every single home has a motor vehicle. There are no public transport stops or routes, and the drive time to the city is much higher than in most similar areas.

About 33.8% of residents moved in the last five years, which is higher than most similar areas, though still well below the national figure.

The local workforce is active, with 65.3% of adults working or looking for work, which is well above the national average. Agriculture, forestry, and fishing is the biggest industry, employing 27.2% of workers.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no schools, parks, or shops within a 15-minute walk for any resident.

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