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Macumba
22,696 km²
Spanning over 22,000 square kilometres of the South Australian interior, Macumba is a sparsely populated area with only 15 residents. This is a community of older adults, where the typical resident is 53, making it far older than both the state and national figures. The area is very remote, with a small population living in large households that stand out compared to the rest of the country.
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The population is very small at just 15 people, and it is far older than the national average, with a typical resident aged 53.
The most common country of birth is Australia at 100%, ahead of England (0%).
The most common language used at home is English only at 80%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).
The most common religious affiliation is No religion at 73%, ahead of Christianity (40%).
There is one government school in the area, which is a combined school and among the smallest for its level.
Incomes are generally high here. Typical weekly household income is $2,250, which is well above the South Australian figure of $1,455.
The most common long-term health conditions reported is Arthritis at 0%, ahead of Asthma (0%).
There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people recorded here, though the First Nations typical personal income is far above the national figure at $1,249.
Households are larger than most, with an average of 3.7 people per home, which is well above the national figure of 2.5.
Living spaces are crowded compared to other areas, with an average of 1.00 person per bedroom, well above the state average of 0.80.
The area is isolated with no public transport routes or stops, and weekly departures per 1,000 people are far below the state level.
The most common industries people work in is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 85%, ahead of Accommodation & food (38%).
This is a car-dependent area with a walkability score of 0.3, far below the South Australian average. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.
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