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Bangham

307 km²

A small population of just 81 people makes Bangham a sparsely populated rural area. It is a family-oriented community where households are larger than average and most residents are raised in the area. The typical resident is 43, and there is a strong presence of children and older adults. This rural character is reflected in the local economy, which is heavily tied to the land and managed from home.

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The typical resident is 43, which is slightly older than the state average. Children under 15 make up 18.5% of the population, a figure higher than most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 7.4% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, Irish and German.

English is the main language for 84% of the community. While a higher proportion of people use another language at home compared to similar areas, this is still far below the state average.

About 39.5% of people identify as Christian. Those with no religion make up 37%, which is well below the South Australian figure of 45.8%.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 4.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree. Half of the residents have a Certificate III or IV as their highest qualification.

Typical household weekly income is $1,812, which is a little above the state average. However, no one in the community earns $3,000 or more per week, a figure far below the national trend.

Residents report very few health issues, with only 11.1% having a long-term health condition, which is far below the national average of 27.7%. No one reported a mental health condition.

Volunteerism is very high here, with 26.5% of people volunteering, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Many residents also provide unpaid care, at a rate well above the state average.

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

Families are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per home. Most households consist of couples with children, making up 84.5% of the community.

Every home in Bangham is a separate house, and all of them have three or more bedrooms. Rent is very low, with a typical weekly cost of $100, far below the state figure of $300.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport and every home owning at least one vehicle. Working from home is very common, accounting for 44.9% of the workforce.

The community is very stable, as only 20% of residents moved in the last five years, which is far below the national average of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the primary industry for 53.1% of workers. The area has no unemployment, and 67.6% of adults are working or looking for work.

The area is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.2. There are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.

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