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Hansborough
81 km²
Life in Hansborough is predominantly car-dependent and quiet, with a very small population of just 47 people. It is a significantly older community than most, where the typical resident is 55 and children under 15 are entirely absent. This lack of young people is reflected in the local demographics, creating a settled area where many adults are in de facto relationships and professional qualifications are common.
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The community is far older than the national average, with 29.8% of people aged 65 and over. In contrast, there are no children under 15 living here, a figure far below the national level.
Most residents were born in Australia (89.4%), and those with overseas roots are far fewer than in the rest of the state. German and English are the most common ancestries.
English is the only language used at home, which is far below the national and state levels for linguistic diversity.
About 38.3% of people report no religion, which is about the same as the national figure, while 46.8% identify as Christian.
The area has a highly qualified workforce, with 25.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, only 30% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure.
Typical personal weekly incomes are $900, which is a little above the national figure. Typical family incomes are also higher than in most similar areas at $2,250 per week.
Residents enjoy good health, with long-term health conditions and the need for daily help being much lower than in most areas.
The community is active, with 20.5% of people volunteering, well above the national figure. There is also a notably high rate of former Defence Force members at 8.1%.
The First Nations population is very small, and the typical personal income for this group is $450, which is a little below the national figure.
Families here usually consist of couples, with 46.9% having children and 43.8% without. There are no one-parent families in the area.
Typical monthly home-loan payments are $1,094, which is far below the national average of $1,863.
The area is entirely dependent on cars for travel, as there are no public transport stops or routes available. About 16% of people walk to work.
The population is very stable, with only 12.2% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national rate of 40.7%.
Most people work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing (60%), and 71.8% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far above the national figure.
Hansborough is completely car-dependent, with no shops, parks, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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