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Hay Valley
3 km²
A very small, stable population of just 25 people makes up Hay Valley. This sparsely populated area is largely adult-driven, with a typical resident aged 42 and very few children. It is a wealthy pocket where high incomes are matched by very high mortgage payments. The community is almost entirely Australian-born and English-speaking, creating a quiet, homogenous character within the Mount Barker region.
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The area is older than the national figure, with children under 15 making up just 12% of the population, which is well below the Australian average of 18.2%.
Residents are almost exclusively born in Australia, with no one born overseas and a heritage primarily of Australian and English descent.
English is the only language used at home, which is far below the state and national figures for linguistic diversity.
A majority of residents report no religion at 56%, a figure far above the national average of 38.9%.
The local school environment is characterised by a higher than average school advantage score and a single government primary school within 3 km.
Typical weekly family income is $2,374 and personal income is $979, both of which are well above the South Australian figures.
While no one needs help with daily activities, 36% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is well above the national figure of 27.7%.
No residents in this small area have served in the Defence Force, a rate well below the state average.
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 0%, which is a little below the South Australian average.
Families with one parent make up 20% of households, which is well above the national figure of 14.1%.
Mortgage costs are among the highest for similar areas, with a typical monthly payment of $4,333, far exceeding the state average of $1,500.
The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes and a 25-minute walk to the nearest stop.
The population is exceptionally stable, with no one moving into the area in the last five years, far below the state average of 36.9%.
The most common industries people work in is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 50%, ahead of Construction (29%).
With a walkability score of 0.1, there are no amenities, parks, or shops within a 15-minute walk for any resident.
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