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Bangor

62 km²

An older population sets Bangor apart from the rest of the state, with a typical resident aged 52. This small community of 39 people is far more senior than the national average, with 30.8% of residents aged 65 and over. It is a predominantly Australian-born area where a large proportion of the workforce is involved in agriculture. The town is largely car-dependent and feels quite distant from the typical urban experience of South Australia.

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The community is far older than most areas, with a typical age of 52 compared to the national figure of 38. Children under 15 make up only 7.7%, which is far below the Australian average of 18.2%.

Everyone in the community was born in Australia, which is far below the national figure of 27.7% born overseas. Most residents claim Australian or English ancestry.

English is the only language spoken at home here. The proportion of people using another language is 0.0%, far below the 22.3% national average.

The area is less likely to have no religion than most other places. At 30.8%, this is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are lower than the state average, with only 9.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Typical incomes are well below the national average, with typical weekly personal income at $550. Typical weekly family income is also much lower than most areas at $1,375.

While no one here needs help with daily activities, 10.3% of residents have a mental health condition, which is a little above the national figure of 8.8%.

Residents are exceptionally active in their community; 37.5% are volunteers, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid care and housework are also much more common here than in most areas.

The First Nations population is very small, consisting of zero people. The typical age for this group is recorded as 52, far older than the national figure of 24.

Families with children make up 61.3% of households. There are no one-parent families in the area, which is far below the national average of 14.1%.

Housing costs are relatively low, with typical monthly home-loan payments at $1,075, which is far below the national figure of $1,863.

The town is heavily reliant on cars, though 31.8% of people work from home, which is far above the national figure of 21%. There are no public transport stops in the area.

About 33.3% of the population moved in the last five years, a figure that is well below the national average of 40.7%.

Agriculture is a major employer, accounting for 40.9% of jobs. While 87.5% of adults are working or looking for work, the unemployment rate is 10.7%, which is well above the national figure of 5.1%.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.1. There are no schools, grocery stores, or health services within a 15-minute walk.

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