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Agery
159 km²
A surprisingly young population defines Agery, where the typical resident is just 33 years old. This small community is far younger than the state and national figures, with a very high proportion of children under 15. Most people here live in large, separate houses and work in agriculture or management. It is a quiet, car-dependent area where many residents work from home and few have moved in recently.
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The area is notably young, with 26.7% of people being children under 15, which is well above the national figure. Seniors make up only 14.4% of the population, much lower than most similar areas.
Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer people born overseas than the state or national averages. English and Australian are the most common ancestries reported.
English is the only language used at home, with no residents reporting the use of another language, which is far below the figures for South Australia and Australia.
A high number of people here report having no religion, at 61.1%, which is far above both the state and national figures.
The community has far fewer adults with a bachelor degree or higher (4.5%) than the national average. Many adults hold a Certificate III or IV, with 47.6% having completed Year 12.
Households earning $3,000 or more a week are much more common here than in most areas. The typical household weekly income is $1,781, which is a little above the South Australian figure.
About 27.8% of people have a long-term health condition, which is about the same as the national figure. Mental health conditions are reported by 10% of residents.
Volunteering is common, with 21.2% of people volunteering, well above the national figure. Unpaid childcare is also more frequent here than in most areas.
There are three First Nations people in the area, with a typical age of 13, which is far younger than the state and national figures.
Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per home and 64.5% of households being couples with children. Very few people live alone.
Every home in Agery is a separate house, and 42.9% are owned outright, far above the state average. Typical monthly home-loan payments are among the lowest at this level.
The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no public transport stops and a long drive time to the city. However, 24.5% of people work from home, far above the state average.
The community is very stable, with only 19.5% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure.
Working or looking for work is much more common here than in most areas. The workforce is dominated by agriculture, forestry, and fishing, with over half of employed people in these fields.
The area is heavily car-dependent with a very low walkability score. There are no schools, health services, or groceries within a 15-minute walk.
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