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Cockaleechie
165 km²
Rural and spacious, Cockaleechie is a small settlement in South Australia where large homes and a young population define the landscape. The typical resident is just 34, and with children under 15 making up nearly 28% of the population, the area is noticeably younger than the national average. It is a productive community where high rates of full-time work and home ownership create a stable, family-oriented atmosphere.
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The community is much younger than most areas, with a typical age of 34 and a very low proportion of seniors at 7.6%. Children under 15 make up 27.8% of the population, which is far above the state figure of 17%.
Everyone in the area was born in Australia, and there is no overseas-born population. Those with listed ancestry are primarily Australian and English, each at 48.1%, followed by Irish at 21.5%.
English is the only language used at home, with 0.0% of people using another language. This is far below both the state and national figures.
Christianity is the most common religion at 54.4%, while 36.7% of residents report no religion, which is a little below the national figure.
A good number of residents have completed Year 12 (54.7%), and 17.5% hold a bachelor degree or higher. Qualifications are often linked to the local environment, with 24.1% in agriculture and environment.
Income levels are notably high, with a typical personal weekly income of $1,024, well above the national figure of $805. Typical household weekly income is also much higher than most areas at $2,124.
Residents are in very good health, with only 19% reporting a long-term health condition, far below the state's 31%. No one in the area requires help with daily activities.
Participation in unpaid work is very high, with 56.1% of people volunteering and 43.9% caring for children, both far above national figures.
There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in the area.
Homes are larger than usual, with an average of 3.3 people per home and 69.3% of families consisting of couples with children. Only 12% of people live alone.
Housing is exclusively made up of separate houses, all of which have three or more bedrooms. A majority (56%) are owned outright, and typical weekly rent is very low at $175.
The area is entirely car-dependent with no public transport stops. While every home has a vehicle, 36% of the workforce works from home, which is far above the national figure.
The population is very stable, with only 20.5% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national average of 40.7%.
Employment is very strong with a 0.0% unemployment rate and 86% of adults working or looking for work. Most of the workforce is employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing (64.0%).
The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.
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