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Angas Plains
41 km²
Every home in Angas Plains is a separate house, making it a purely residential rural area where daily life revolves around cars and the home. It is a small community of 81 people with a distinctive family feel, as children under 15 make up 24.7% of the population—well above the national figure. This child-friendly atmosphere is balanced by a significant senior population, with 21.0% aged 65 and over. It is a place where many people work from home or in agriculture, far from the nearest city services.
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The community is notably young and old, with a high number of children and seniors compared to most areas. It is a small population where 56.5% of residents are married, and very few people—just 8.1%—are in de facto relationships.
Most residents were born in Australia (84.0%), which is far below the national figure for overseas-born people. Common ancestries include Australian (59.3%) and English (29.6%).
English is the only language used at home for 90.1% of people. No residents reported using another language at home, a figure far below both the state and national averages.
Nearly half of the residents (49.4%) report having no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 35.8%.
While only 9.7% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher—far below the state average—a high 58.6% have completed Year 12. Qualifications are often in agriculture, environment, or management.
Typical incomes are well below the national figure, with a typical weekly household earning $1,218. No households earn $3,000 or more per week, and 58.1% of individuals earn under $650 weekly.
No residents need help with daily activities, though 11.1% have a mental health condition, which is higher than most areas. Asthma is the most common long-term health condition at 18.5%.
Volunteering is common here, with 22.6% of people volunteering, which is well above the national average. About 14.5% of residents provide unpaid care.
There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in the area.
Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.7 people per home. Most are couples with children (64.7%), and there are no one-parent families in the community.
All homes are separate houses, though they are more likely to be rented (29.6%) than in similar areas. Typical weekly rent is $220, well below the national figure of $375.
The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops and 0% of people commuting by bus or train. Many residents work from home (35.9%), far above the national average.
The community is very stable, with only 13.5% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.
A high 71.0% of adults are working or looking for work, with an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing (30.8%) or manufacturing (25.6%).
The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no parks, schools, or shops within a 15-minute walk.
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