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Chinaman Wells

3 km²

A tiny population of just 4 people makes Chinaman Wells a sparsely populated and largely non-residential area. It is a very old community where the typical resident is 59, far older than the national figure of 38. This remote setting on the Yorke Peninsula is deeply isolated, with very low incomes and no local services.

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The area is far older than the rest of the state and country, with a typical age of 59.

The most common country of birth is Australia at 100%, ahead of England (0%).

The most common language used at home is English only at 100%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).

The most common religious affiliation is Christianity at 100%, ahead of No religion (0%).

There are no schools within 3 km, which is a more common situation than in about 59% of similar areas.

Income levels are among the lowest at this level, with a typical household earning $500 a week, 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 and Torres Strait Islander people living here.

Homes are small, with 1.5 people per home, which is far below the Australian figure of 2.5.

While households are small, the number of people per bedroom is 1.10, which is well above the state and national figures of 0.80.

The area is extremely remote, with a 187-minute drive to the city and no public transport routes or stops.

The area is entirely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0, as there are no parks, shops, or health services within a 15-minute walk.

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