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Belton
627 km²
Sparsely populated and much smaller than most similar areas, Belton is a tiny community in South Australia. It is remarkably young, with a typical resident aged just 29, which is far younger than the national figure of 38. The area is largely non-residential and isolated, lacking basic amenities like schools or shops within walking distance. This creates a car-dependent environment where residents must travel outside the area for most daily needs.
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Belton is an exceptionally young community. The typical age of residents is 29, which is far younger than the South Australian average of 41 and the national figure of 38.
The most common country of birth is Australia at 95%, ahead of England (0%).
The most common language used at home is English only at 95%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).
The most common religious affiliation is Not stated at 53%, ahead of Christianity (42%).
There are no schools within 3 km of the area, a figure that is smaller than about 59% of similar areas.
Typical personal weekly incomes are much lower than most areas, at $599 compared to the national figure of $805. Household and family incomes are also below national levels, with the typical family earning $1,874 per week.
The most common long-term health conditions reported is Asthma at 26%, ahead of Mental health (16%).
There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living here, which is smaller than about 60% of similar areas.
Homes in Belton typically hold 2.3 people, which is lower than most areas and slightly below the national figure of 2.5.
With 0.70 people per bedroom, the density of residents in these homes is lower than most areas and a little below the national figure of 0.80.
The area has no public transport routes or stops, leaving it far below the South Australian average for transport access.
About 33.3% of people moved here in the last five years, which is around the middle for its level but well below the national figure of 40.7%.
The most common industries people work in is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 50%, ahead of Accommodation & food (50%).
Belton is entirely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no parks, schools, or shops within a 15-minute walk, far below the state averages for amenity access.
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