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Calomba
53 km²
A very small population of just 46 people defines Calomba, where families with children are much more common than in most similar areas. It is a place of contrasts, featuring a high number of seniors alongside a large proportion of children, making for a young typical age of 38. This quiet South Australian community is notably prosperous, with typical incomes well above the national figure. Residents here live in larger households and enjoy a high rate of full-time employment.
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Children under 15 make up 37% of the population, far above the national figure of 18.2%. At the same time, 28.3% of residents are seniors, which is much higher than in most similar areas.
Most residents were born in Australia, and only 8.7% were born overseas, which is far below the state and national averages. The most common ancestries are Australian and English.
English is the only language used at home, with 0.0% of people using another language, a figure far below the national average of 22.3%.
About 45.7% of people report having no religion, which is well above the national figure of 38.9% and about the same as the state average.
Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with no adults holding a bachelor degree and only 27.8% completing Year 12, far below the national average of 58.8%.
Typical weekly family income is $2,374, which is well above the state figure of $1,889. Notably, 23.5% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, among the highest for its level.
The community is in good health, with no one needing help with daily activities or reporting a mental health condition, both of which are much lower than most areas.
Residents are very active at home and in the community; 44.1% do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework and 23.5% volunteer, both far above the national average.
There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living here, a figure smaller than about 60% of similar areas.
Families tend to be larger than usual, with 2.6 people per home. Over half of all households are couples with children, and there are no one-parent families.
Housing costs are low, with typical weekly rents of $200 and monthly home-loan payments of $1,084, both well below the national average.
The area is entirely car-dependent with no public transport stops or routes. However, a very high 45.5% of people work from home, far above the national figure of 21.0%.
The community is very stable, as only 11.4% of people moved in the last five years, among the lowest for its level.
Employment is very strong, with a 0.0% unemployment rate and 86.4% of people working full-time, far above the national average of 58.9%.
The area has a walkability score of 0.0, meaning it is completely car-dependent with no parks, schools, or shops within a 15-minute walk.
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