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Magarey

88 km²

A shift in residency is evident in Magarey, where 38.5% of people have moved in within the last five years. This is a sparsely populated area of just 30 residents with a surprisingly young profile; the typical resident is only 34. It is a high-earning community where typical household incomes are well above the national figure, yet it remains largely rural and car-dependent. The area is distinguished by a strong spirit of service, with a very high proportion of volunteers.

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The typical resident is 34, which is noticeably younger than the national figure. Children under 15 make up only 10.0% of the population, a figure well below the national average.

Around 16.7% of people were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas, though still far below the national figure.

English is the only language used at home by 96.7% of residents, and those who speak little or no English are well below the national average.

Half of the residents report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average of 38.9%.

Year 12 completion is a little above the state figure at 57.1%, though the proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is far below the national level.

Typical weekly household incomes are $2,250, which is well above both the state and national figures, though no one earns $2,000 or more per week.

The community is in good health, with only 20.0% of people reporting a long-term health condition, which is well below the national figure.

Volunteer rates are very high at 33.3%, sitting far above the national figure, and 28.6% of people do a significant amount of unpaid housework.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area.

Homes are slightly smaller than usual, with 2.2 people per home, which is a little below the national figure.

Typical monthly home-loan payments are far above the national figure at $3,250, while typical weekly rents are far below at $125.

There are no public transport stops or routes available in the area.

The area has seen a fair amount of movement, with 38.5% of residents moving in during the last five years.

A higher proportion of adults are working or looking for work compared to most similar areas, at 66.7%.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no homes within walking distance of groceries, health services, or public transport.

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