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Charra
498 km²
A very high proportion of children live in Charra, where 34.6% of the 26 residents are under 15. This is a small, family-focused community with no residents aged 65 or over. While the typical resident is 45, the high number of children means households are large and often consist of couples with kids. The area is notably prosperous, with typical weekly incomes well above the national figure.
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Children under 15 make up 34.6% of the population, which is far above the national figure of 18.2%. Interestingly, there are no residents aged 65 or over in this community.
The population is entirely born in Australia, which is far below the national average of 27.7% born overseas. Most residents claim English or Australian ancestry.
English is the only language used at home in Charra. This is far below the national figure, where 22.3% of people use a language other than English.
A large majority of residents have no religion, at 61.5%. This is far above the South Australian figure of 45.8%.
Education levels are lower than most areas, with no adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 25% of residents have completed Year 12, far below the national figure of 58.8%.
Incomes are much higher than in most similar areas. The typical weekly household income is $2,750, which is far above the South Australian figure of $1,455.
Residents are in good health, with only 19.2% having a long-term health condition, far below the national figure of 27.7%. No one requires help with daily activities.
Community participation is very high, with 40% of people volunteering. This is far above the national figure of 14.1%, and half of the population provides unpaid childcare.
There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people currently recorded in the population.
Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.4 people per home. Every family is a couple with children, which helps explain why the population of children is so high.
The area is slightly more crowded than average, with 0.90 people per bedroom compared to the national figure of 0.80.
There are no public transport stops or routes in the area, making it entirely dependent on other means of travel.
The population is very stable, with only 19% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.
The local workforce is very active, with 80% of adults working or looking for work, which is far above the national figure of 61.1%.
The area is completely car-dependent, with no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk. No homes have a 15-minute-city walkshed.
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