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Bugle Hut
253 km²
A small population of just 38 people lives in Bugle Hut, where the typical resident is 46. It is a sparse community with no children under 15 and a very high proportion of couples without children. The area is predominantly Australian and German in ancestry, with a strong connection to the land and a high rate of local volunteering. Life here is quiet and car-dependent, with a workforce heavily focused on agriculture.
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Residents are noticeably older than the state and national figures, though the area has far fewer seniors than most similar places. A high 33.3% of people are in de facto relationships, which is far above the national figure of 11.5%.
The community is almost entirely born in Australia, which is far below the national average of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are Australian (42.1%), German (36.8%), and English (23.7%).
English is the only language spoken at home, meaning the proportion of people using another language is far below the state and national figures.
Christianity is the most common faith at 57.9%. The share of people reporting no religion is 31.6%, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.
Educational attainment is much lower than most areas, with only 7.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Most residents have a Certificate III or IV, and 40% completed Year 12, which is far below the state average of 54.6%.
Typical household income is $1,916 a week, which is well above the South Australian figure. However, no one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week, a result far below the national average.
Half of the population has a long-term health condition, which is far above the national figure of 27.7%. Mental health conditions are also well above the national average at 15.8%, though no one requires help with daily activities.
Volunteering is very common here, with 30.8% of people pitching in, far above the national figure of 14.1%. This high level of engagement is alongside a much higher rate of unpaid housework compared to most areas.
There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living here, which is a little below the South Australian average.
Most households are couples without children, making up 75% of the area. There are no one-parent families, and homes are smaller than usual with only 2.1 people per dwelling.
Housing costs are very low, with a typical weekly rent of $150 and monthly home loan payments of $200, both of which are far below the state and national figures.
The area is entirely car-dependent with no public transport stops or routes. Because of this, a high 26.9% of people work from home, which is far above the state average.
The population is very stable, as the share of people who moved in the last five years is far below the national figure of 40.7%.
Agriculture, forestry and fishing employ 65.4% of the workforce. More adults are working or looking for work than in most similar areas, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%.
Bugle Hut is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, parks, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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