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Hamley
1 km²
A far older population than the state average defines Hamley, where the typical resident is 61 years old. This small community of 31 people is almost entirely adult, with no children under 15 living here. It is a place of high educational attainment and a strong presence of overseas-born residents, though most speak only English. With very few people working or looking for work, the area has a quiet, residential character.
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The typical resident is 61, making the area far older than both South Australia and Australia. It is a small population of 31 people with no children under 15, and a high proportion of residents in de facto relationships.
Born overseas are 22.6% of residents, which is much higher than in most similar areas. English is the most common ancestry at 38.7%, and about 32% of the population was born in England.
English is the only language used at home for 71% of the community, and no one uses another language at home, which is far below the national figure.
About 38.7% of people report no religion, a figure that is about the same as the national average but well below that of South Australia.
Education levels are high, with 29% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the state average. However, only 24.1% have completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure.
Typical personal weekly income is $574, which is well below the national figure of $805. Household and personal incomes are both much lower than in most similar areas.
The community is generally healthy, with only 19.4% of people having a long-term health condition, far below the state average. No residents reported needing help with daily activities or having a mental health condition.
Unpaid care is provided by 16.1% of people, which is well above the national average. However, volunteering is much lower than in most similar areas.
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 0.0%, which is a little below the state average.
Homes in Hamley are smaller than usual, with only 2.0 people per home, well below the national figure of 2.5.
The typical monthly home-loan payment of $718 is far below the South Australian figure of $1,500, ranking among the lowest for similar areas.
The area is very remote, with a 109-minute drive to the city and no public transport stops or routes available.
About 29% of people moved here in the last five years, which is well below the South Australian average of 36.9%.
Only 35.5% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure of 61.1%.
The area is entirely car-dependent with a very low walkability score. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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