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Linwood
27 km²
Far from the city and largely dependent on cars, Linwood is a sparsely populated rural area in South Australia. The community is notably young, with a typical resident aged just 33, which is far younger than the state average. This youthfulness is reflected in the local homes, which are larger than usual and often house couples with children. It is a quiet, predominantly English-speaking area where most residents were born in Australia.
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The typical resident is 33, making the area far younger than South Australia and noticeably younger than the national figure. Seniors make up only 7.3% of the population, a figure well below the national average.
Most people here were born in Australia, and only 7.3% were born overseas, which is far below the state and national figures. Common ancestries include Australian, English, and German.
English is the only language spoken at home, meaning the percentage of people using another language is far below both the state and national averages.
About 39% of residents have no religion, which is about the same as the national figure but well below the South Australian average.
Educational attainment is low for the area, with no adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. About 41.9% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure.
Typical weekly family income is $1,437, which is well below the state and national figures. However, 10% of residents earn $2,000 or more a week, which is higher than in most similar areas.
Health challenges are more common here than elsewhere, with 19.5% of people reporting a mental health condition, a figure far above the national average. Additionally, 9.8% of residents need help with daily activities, which is well above the state average.
Unpaid care is very common, with 26.7% of people providing care and 36.7% caring for children, both of which are far above the national figures. Conversely, there are no volunteers in the area.
The First Nations population is very small, though those present are noticeably younger than the state and national averages. Their typical personal income of $1,125 is far above the state and national figures.
Homes in Linwood are larger than usual, with 3.1 people per home, which is well above the South Australian average. Most households consist of couples with children.
Crowding is higher than usual, with an average of one person per bedroom, well above the state and national figures. Typical weekly rent is $280, which is well below the national average.
The area is entirely car-dependent, as there are no public transport stops or routes and no one commutes via public transport. No residents work from home.
About 31% of residents moved house in the last five years, which is well below both the South Australian and national figures.
A higher than average 63.3% of adults are working or looking for work, although full-time employment is well below the national average. Local jobs are split evenly between agriculture, construction, and education.
The area has a walkability score of 0.0 and is completely car-dependent, with no shops, schools, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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