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Cape Douglas

28 km²

A far older population than the national average marks Cape Douglas, where the typical resident is 50. This small community of 68 people is distinctive for its high number of seniors and children, with both groups well above state figures. It is a predominantly Australian-born area with very low income and education levels compared to the rest of the country. The community is largely car-dependent and lives in a sparsely populated rural setting.

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The area is much older than most, with a typical age of 50 and 25% of people aged 65 and over. However, it also has a high proportion of children under 15 at 22.1%, which is well above the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 7.4% were born overseas, which is far below the South Australian and national averages.

English is the only language used at home, with no residents using another language or speaking little to no English.

Religion is less common here than in other similar areas, with 36.8% of people reporting no religion, which is well below the state figure.

Educational qualifications are much lower than most areas, with only 5.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and only 25.5% completing Year 12.

Typical incomes are far below the national average, with families usually earning $1,312 a week and no one earning $2,000 or more weekly.

Health needs are high here; 10.3% of people need help with daily activities and 13.2% have a mental health condition, both of which are well above state levels.

While unpaid housework is much more common here than in most areas, 0% of residents are volunteers, which is far below the national figure.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.

Families with children make up 60.5% of households, and the typical home has 2.4 people, which is about the same as the state average.

Housing costs are very low, with a typical weekly rent of $110 and monthly home-loan payments of $1,127, both far below national figures.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no one using public transport to get to work and no public transport stops available.

The community is very stable, as only 20.6% of people moved in the last five years, far below the national rate of 40.7%.

Agriculture and health care are the main industries, though only 50.8% of adults are working or looking for work, well below the state average.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.1, as there are no shops, schools or health services within a 15-minute walk.

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