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Cape Borda
66 km²
Living in Cape Borda means relying almost entirely on a car to get around, as there are no shops, health services or schools within walking distance. This is a sparsely populated area on Kangaroo Island with only 9 residents. The community is older than the national average, with a typical age of 44. It is a quiet, remote setting where the landscape is steep and homes are few.
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The area is very small, with only 9 people. The typical resident is 44, which is noticeably older than the South Australian average of 41.
The most common country of birth is Australia at 44%, ahead of England (0%).
The most common language used at home is English only at 78%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).
The most common religious affiliation is No religion at 33%, ahead of Christianity (0%).
There are no schools within 3 km of the area.
Incomes are very low compared to the rest of the country. The typical household earns $850 a week, which is far below the national figure of $1,746.
The most common long-term health conditions reported is Arthritis at 0%, ahead of Asthma (0%).
There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living here.
Homes are smaller than usual, with only 2.0 people per home, which is well below the Australian average of 2.5.
People per bedroom is 0.90, which is a little above the state and national figure of 0.80.
Public transport is non-existent here, with no routes or stops serving the area.
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 0.3, far below the state average of 5.5. The terrain is steep, and no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.
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