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Flinders Ranges
2,651 km²
Older adults make up the entire population in Flinders Ranges, where the typical resident is 60 years old. This is a sparsely populated area of just 20 people, with no children or seniors over 65 living here. It is a quiet, predominantly Australian-born community where people tend to live in larger households than is usual for the state.
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The area is far older than the national figure, with every single resident falling into the 45–64 age bracket. There are no children under 15 or seniors aged 65 and over, and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is well below the Australian average.
The community is almost entirely Australian-born, with a much lower proportion of overseas-born residents than most other areas. English and German are the most common ancestries reported.
English is the only language used at home by 90% of residents. The proportion of people using another language at home is far below the national and state figures.
Christianity is the most common faith, though 30% of people report having no religion, which is well below the national figure.
There are no schools within 3 km of this area, which is a common trait for about 60% of similar locations.
Typical personal weekly incomes are well above the national figure, and family incomes are a little above the state average, though typical household incomes are well below the national figure.
Long-term health conditions are reported by 35% of residents, which is well above the national figure. However, no one in the area requires help with daily activities or reports a mental health condition.
There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living here, a figure that is smaller than about 60% of similar areas.
Homes here are slightly larger than usual, with 2.6 people per home, which is a little above the South Australian average.
There are 0.60 people per bedroom, a figure that is well below the state and national averages.
The area has no public transport routes or stops, making it far below the state average for service availability.
The most common industries people work in is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 38%, ahead of Accommodation & food (38%).
The area is highly car-dependent with a walkability score far below the state average. Most homes are far from groceries, health services, and schools, though a few are within a 15-minute walk of a park.
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