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Cungena

250 km²

Daily life in Cungena is centered on a tiny, working-class population of just 25 people. It is a sparsely populated area where nearly everyone is working or looking for work, and most residents are adults under 65. The community is notably diverse in its identity, with a First Nations population that is well above the national figure. It is a car-dependent place with no public transport and very few local amenities, where life revolves around the home and family.

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The typical resident is 37, making the area noticeably younger than the state average. There are no children or seniors living here, and 12% of the population is Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, which is well above the national figure.

The community is almost exclusively Australian-born, with no residents born overseas. Most people identify as having Australian, English, or Irish ancestry.

English is the only language spoken at home, and there are no residents who speak little or no English, which is far below national levels.

About 36% of residents identify as Christian and 32% have no religion, a figure that is well below the national average.

No adults in the area hold a bachelor degree or higher, a standing that is far below both the state and national figures.

Typical weekly household income is $2,749, which is far above the state figure. However, no one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week.

The population is very healthy, with no one reporting a long-term health condition, mental health condition, or a need for help with daily activities.

Volunteering is very common, with 38.1% of people helping out, far above the national figure. Unpaid childcare is also high at 47.6%, though no one provides general unpaid care.

The three First Nations residents are older than the national average at 34 and have a typical personal income of $2,749, which is far above the national figure.

Homes are a little larger than usual, with 2.9 people per household. About 35% of families are couples with children, while there are no one-parent families.

Renting is exceptionally cheap, with a typical weekly rent of $50, which is far below the national figure of $375.

The area has no public transport stops or routes, making it entirely dependent on private vehicles.

The population is very stable, as no one has moved into the area in the last five years.

Employment is very high here, with 90.5% of adults working or looking for work, which is far above the national figure of 61.1%.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.2, as there are no schools, parks, or shops within a 15-minute walk.

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