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Cunliffe

56 km²

Far from the city and without any local shops or parks, Cunliffe is a very small, car-dependent settlement with just 50 residents. It is a predominantly older community where the typical resident is 49, far older than the national figure. Many people here work from home or in agriculture, and there is a strong pattern of long-term residency and home ownership. This quiet rural area is characterized by a high number of families and a workforce heavily tied to the land.

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The typical resident is 49, which is far older than the state and national figures. While seniors make up only 8.0% of the population, there is a much higher proportion of people in de facto relationships than in most similar areas.

Australia is the birthplace for 86.0% of residents, and only 6.0% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, Scottish, and German.

English is the only language used at home in this community. Consequently, there are no residents who speak little or no English, a figure well below the national average.

Christianity is the most common faith at 58.0%, while 44.0% of residents report having no religion, which is well above the national figure.

No residents hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the state and national figures. About 48.7% of adults finished Year 12, though this is well below the state average.

Typical weekly household income is $1,624, which is a little above the South Australian figure. While personal incomes are slightly below the national average, 10.3% of people earn $2,000 or more a week.

Health challenges are common here, with 34.0% of people living with a long-term health condition. Mental health conditions are particularly high at 18.0%, which is well above the national figure.

Caring and domestic duties are very common, with 43.6% of people caring for children unpaid and 23.1% providing some form of unpaid care. Additionally, 7.9% of residents have served in the Defence Force.

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

Families are the norm, with 66.7% of households consisting of couples with children. This helps explain why the typical home holds 2.6 people, which is higher than most similar areas.

Home ownership is very high, with 59.1% of houses owned outright. Because of this, weekly rents and home loan payments are far below the state and national figures.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no public transport stops and a 111-minute drive to the city. Over half the population (53.8%) works from home, which is far above the national average.

The community is very stable, with only 20.4% of people moving house in the last five years, far below the national figure.

Half the workforce is employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing. While full-time employment is far below the state average, the unemployment rate is 0.0%.

Cunliffe is completely car-dependent, with no shops, schools, or parks within a 15-minute walk. Its walkability score is 0.0, far below the state average.

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