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Fox
244 km²
A small population of just 49 people makes Fox a sparsely populated rural area. The community is far older than the national average, with a typical resident aged 49. It is a high-earning pocket of the region where most people work in agriculture and many run their own businesses from home. This rural character is reflected in a lifestyle focused on family and volunteering, with a high proportion of people caring for children at home.
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The typical resident is 49, which is far older than the national figure of 38. About 18.4% of the population are children under 15, and 18.4% are seniors aged 65 and over.
Around 14.3% of residents were born overseas, though this is far below the national figure of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, Irish, and Dutch.
A high proportion of people, 22.4%, use a language other than English at home, which is well above the state average. However, everyone in the community speaks English to some degree.
More than half of the residents (53.1%) have no religion, a figure far above the national average of 38.9%.
Education levels are lower than the state and national averages, with only 9.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree. About 48.6% of residents completed Year 12.
Typical incomes are much higher than in most similar areas, with the typical personal weekly income reaching $1,300, far above the national figure of $805.
The community is generally healthy, with a much lower rate of long-term health conditions (22.4%) than the national average. No residents reported needing help with daily activities.
Volunteering is very common here, with 41.9% of people helping out, far above the national figure of 14.1%. This high level of participation is seen alongside a strong rate of unpaid childcare (30.2%).
There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.
Families tend to be larger than usual, with 3.0 people per home. Most households are couples with children (65%) or couples without children (22.5%).
Rent is very affordable here, with a typical weekly rent of $100, which is far below the national average of $375.
The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport available. This helps explain why a very high 38.5% of people work from home.
The population is relatively stable, with 26.1% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.
Employment is dominated by agriculture, forestry and fishing, which account for 88.5% of jobs. The unemployment rate is 0.0%, and 69.2% of people work full-time.
The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no grocery stores, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.
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