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Makin

139 km²

A tiny population of just 17 people lives in Makin. The typical resident is 39, making the area a little younger than the state average. It is a very wealthy, sparsely populated pocket of South Australia where residents earn far more than most people across the country. Because it is so rural, there are no schools or shops nearby, making it entirely dependent on cars.

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The population is very small with only 17 residents. The typical age is 39, which is a little younger than the South Australian figure of 41, but a little older than the national average of 38.

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 100%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).

The most common religious affiliation is No religion at 71%, ahead of Christianity (0%).

There are no schools within 3 km of this area, which is common for about 59% of similar places.

Incomes here are among the highest at this level. The typical weekly household income is $2,374, which is far above the state figure of $1,455 and well above the national figure of $1,746.

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 living in the area.

Homes here are slightly larger than usual, with 2.8 people per home compared to 2.4 in South Australia and 2.5 nationally.

The typical monthly home-loan payment is $2,167, which is well above the state average of $1,500. People per bedroom is 0.80, which is about the same as the state and national figures.

There are no public transport routes or stops in the area. This means weekly departures per 1,000 people are far below the state figure of 1,317.

The most common industries people work in is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 80%, ahead of Construction (80%).

This is a car-dependent area with a walkability score of 0.0, far below the state average. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.

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