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Maggea
285 km²
Daily life in Maggea revolves around a very small, sparsely populated rural setting. The area is home to just 15 people, making it much smaller than most similar places. It is a community of older residents, with a typical age of 57, which is far older than the national figure. This remote character is reflected in the lack of nearby services and a strong reliance on cars for everything.
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The typical resident here is 57 years old, which is far older than the typical person in South Australia or across Australia.
The most common country of birth is Australia at 93%, ahead of England (0%).
The most common language used at home is English only at 87%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).
The most common religious affiliation is Christianity at 93%, ahead of No religion (0%).
There are no schools within 3 km of the area.
Incomes are among the lowest at this level; the typical household earns $725 a week, which is far below the South Australian figure of $1,455.
The most common long-term health conditions reported is Arthritis at 0%, ahead of Asthma (0%).
No one in the community has served in the Defence Force, a figure that is lower than most other areas.
First Nations residents have a typical age of 57, which is far older than the national figure of 24, and a typical personal income of $450 that is a little below the national figure.
Homes in Maggea are larger than usual, with 3.0 people per home, which is well above the South Australian average of 2.4.
The density of residents in the home is slightly higher than usual, with 0.90 people per bedroom compared to 0.80 across the state.
The area is very remote, with a 124-minute drive to the city and no public transport routes or stops available.
The most common industries people work in is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 71%, ahead of Mining (0%).
Maggea is heavily car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.3, as there are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.
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