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Hornsdale
129 km²
A very small population of just 36 people defines Hornsdale, where families with children are the dominant feature. Nearly half of all residents are children under 15, making it one of the youngest areas in the region. Most people here are married and have lived in the area for a long time. It is a rural community where a strong connection to the land and home life shapes the local character.
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Children under 15 make up 47.2% of the population, which is far above the national figure of 18.2%. This helps explain why the typical resident is only 38, noticeably younger than the state average.
The community is almost entirely Australian-born, with 97.2% born here. This is far below the national figure for overseas births, and the most common ancestries are Australian and English.
English is the only language spoken in the home for 94.4% of residents. This is far below the state and national figures for people using other languages.
About 38.9% of residents identify as Christian, while 30.6% have no religion. This lack of religious affiliation is well below the national figure of 38.9%.
Educational qualifications are much lower than in most similar areas, with no adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 33.3% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national average.
Typical weekly personal income is $900, which is a little above the national figure. However, no one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week.
While no one needs help with daily activities, 11.1% of residents have a mental health condition, which is a little above the national figure.
The area has very high levels of unpaid work, with 66.7% of people doing 15 or more hours of housework weekly. Volunteering is also common, at 47.6%, far above the national average.
There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area, which is a little below the state average.
Homes are large, with 3.4 people per home, which is well above the national figure. All families are couples with children.
There are 0.90 people per bedroom, which is a little above the national figure. Typical monthly home-loan payments are $1,424, well below the national figure.
Half of the workforce works from home, far above the national figure of 21%. There are no public transport stops or routes in the area.
The population is very stable, with only 12.5% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.
Most people are working or looking for work, at 95.2%, with a 0.0% unemployment rate. Over half the workforce is in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, and 65% are managers.
The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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