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Brown Beach

1 km²

Deep in the remote reaches of Kangaroo Island, Brown Beach is a sparsely populated area with just 3 residents. This tiny community is far older than the national average, with a typical resident aged 62. It is a high-income pocket where the typical weekly household brings in $2,250, well above the figures for South Australia and the rest of the country.

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The population is very small and far older than most areas. The typical resident is 62, which is 21 years older than the South Australian average.

The most common country of birth is Australia at 100%, ahead of England (0%).

The most common language used at home is English only at 100%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).

The most common religious affiliation is Christianity at 100%, ahead of No religion (0%).

There are no schools within 3 km, a figure that is lower than about 59% of similar areas.

Typical weekly household income is $2,250, which is well above the national figure. Personal weekly income is also among the highest at this level at $3,250, far above both the state and national averages.

The most common long-term health conditions reported is Arthritis at 0%, ahead of Asthma (0%).

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living here, which is smaller than about 60% of similar areas.

Homes are very small, with only 1.0 person per home. This is far below the typical 2.4 seen in South Australia.

Bedroom use is very low, with only 0.20 people per bedroom, which is far below the national figure of 0.80.

The area is very remote, with a drive time to the city of 163 minutes. There are no public transport routes or stops, meaning departures are far below the state average.

The most common industries people work in is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 0%, ahead of Mining (0%).

The area is car-dependent with a walkability score of 1.0, far below the South Australian average. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.

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