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Angas Valley

50 km²

Far from any shops or schools, Angas Valley is a sparsely populated rural area consisting of just 52 people. It is a notably older community where the typical resident is 53, far older than the national figure of 38. This quiet setting is marked by a high proportion of seniors and a strong preference for detached housing. The area feels secluded and car-dependent, with a population that is largely retired or working in local services and agriculture.

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The community is far older than most areas, with 26.9% of residents aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 9.6% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.

English and Australian ancestries are most common, with 51.9% and 44.2% respectively. About 17.3% of residents were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas but far below the national average.

English is the only language used at home by 82.7% of the community. No residents reported using another language at home, a figure far below the national average of 22.3%.

A majority of residents have no religion (51.9%), which is far above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 23.1%.

About 20.0% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is higher than most similar areas. However, the proportion of people who completed Year 12 is far below the state figure.

Incomes are generally low, with the typical personal weekly income at $433, among the lowest for its level. No households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the national figure.

Health challenges are common here; 42.3% of people have a long-term health condition, among the highest for its level. This includes 17.3% with a mental health condition and 15.4% with arthritis.

Volunteering is higher than most areas at 20.0%, and 33.3% of people provide unpaid childcare. Conversely, very few people spend 15 or more hours on unpaid housework.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.

Households are slightly larger than average, with 2.6 people per home. While 35.0% of people live alone, 71.4% of families are couples with children.

Every home in the area is a separate house, though 65.0% of these have three or more bedrooms, which is far below the state average. Typical weekly rent is $210, well below the South Australian figure of $300.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with every single home owning at least one motor vehicle. There are no public transport stops or routes available.

The population has been quite mobile recently, with 42.9% of residents moving house in the last five years, which is well above the state average.

Working or looking for work is much lower than most areas at 42.2%. Those employed are primarily in other services (26.1%) or agriculture, forestry, and fishing (21.7%).

With a walkability score of 0.0, the area is completely car-dependent. There are no parks, schools, groceries, or health services within a 15-minute walk.

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