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Honiton
102 km²
Deep in the Yorke Peninsula, Honiton is a small, rural community of just 46 people. It is a place for older adults, with a typical resident aged 48 and very few children. Most people here live in detached houses and are often in de facto relationships, which is far more common than in other similar areas. The community is defined by a strong connection to the land and a high level of volunteerism.
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Residents here are noticeably older than the state and national averages, and children under 15 make up only 8.7% of the population. Many people live in de facto relationships, a figure far above the national average.
Most of the community was born in Australia, though 10.9% were born overseas. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries reported.
Everyone in the community speaks English at home, and there are no residents who speak little or no English. This is far below the figures seen across South Australia and Australia.
Half of the population reports having no religion, which is well above the state average and far above the national figure.
About 55% of residents finished Year 12, which is about the same as the state average. Many of the local qualifications are in health, engineering, and agriculture.
Typical weekly family income is $2,250, which is a little above the state figure. However, no one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week.
Mental health conditions are reported more often than in most similar areas. Conversely, no one in the community requires help with daily activities.
This is a highly active community, with 30.8% of people volunteering, which is far above the national average. Unpaid care and housework are also very common here.
There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.
Families with children and couples without children are the only household types present; no one lives alone. People per home is 2.4, which is about the same as the state average.
Every home is a separate house, and 50% are owned outright, which is far above the national average. Typical monthly mortgage payments are very high at $2,907, while weekly rents are much lower than average at $200.
The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes available. About 17.9% of workers do their jobs from home.
The community is relatively stable, with 27.3% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure.
Jobs are primarily in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%. A high proportion of adults, 69.2%, are either working or looking for work.
The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.1. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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