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Ironstone

19 km²

A long drive to the city and a complete lack of local shops make life in Ironstone very car-dependent. This sparsely populated area consists of just 20 people and is far older than most, with a typical resident aged 55. It is a quiet, overseas-influenced community where 40% of people were born abroad. There are no children under 15 living here, contributing to a very adult character.

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The area is far older than the national figure, with a typical age of 55 and 25% of residents aged 65 or over. There are no children under 15 or youth aged 15 to 24 living here.

A large proportion of the population was born overseas, at 40%, which is far above the South Australian figure of 24.1%. English and Scottish ancestry are the most common.

English is the only language spoken at home, meaning the proportion of people using another language is far below the national figure.

Most residents have no religion, at 70%, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

There are no schools located within 3 km of the area.

Typical personal weekly income is $941, which is well above the South Australian figure. However, typical family income is $1,499, which is well below both the state and national figures.

Residents are in good health, with only 20% reporting a long-term health condition, far below the national figure of 27.7%. No one here needs help with daily activities.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.

Homes are smaller than in most areas, with an average of 2.1 people per home.

Typical monthly home-loan payments are $1,733, which is a little above the state figure. Typical weekly rent is $250, which is well below the national figure of $375.

Public transport is nonexistent here, with no stops or routes. The drive to the city takes 134 minutes, which is much higher than most areas.

The most common industries people work in is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 33%, ahead of Transport & warehousing (25%).

The area is car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.1, far below the state figure. Almost no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.

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