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Giles Corner
20 km²
A high proportion of children under 15, at 30.8%, marks the small community of Giles Corner. This sparsely populated area has a population of just 26 people, and no residents aged 65 or over. It is a place where many people have recently moved, with 45.8% arriving in the last five years. This influx of younger residents has created a community that is a little younger than the South Australian average.
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Children make up a huge part of the population, with 30.8% under age 15, which is far above the national figure. In contrast, there are no seniors aged 65 and over, a result far below the state and national averages.
The community is almost entirely Australian-born, with no residents born overseas, which is far below the state and national figures. Most residents claim English, German, or Irish ancestry.
English is the only language used at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3% for people using another language.
Nearly half the population, or 46.2%, report having no religion, which is well above the national figure.
There are no schools within 3 km of the area.
Typical personal weekly incomes are $849, which is a little above the state figure. However, typical household incomes are $1,125, which is well below the national figure of $1,746.
Health challenges are common here, as 38.5% of residents have a long-term health condition, far above the national figure. This includes a high rate of mental health conditions at 19.2%, which is far above the national average.
There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living here.
Homes are slightly smaller than usual, with 2.2 people per home, which is a little below the national figure of 2.5.
Housing costs are notably low, with typical weekly rents at $200 and typical monthly home-loan payments at $977, both of which are far below the national figures.
The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no public transport stops or routes available. The drive time to the city is about 66 minutes.
Movement into the area is high, as 45.8% of residents moved here in the last five years, which is well above the national figure.
The most common industries people work in is Health care & social assistance at 56%, ahead of Agriculture, forestry & fishing (0%).
The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no parks, schools, shops, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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