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Malinong

167 km²

A very small population of just 47 people lives in Malinong, where the community has remained stable with few people moving in the last five years. This is a family-oriented area with a high proportion of children, and it is almost entirely dependent on the agricultural industry. The community is marked by high levels of volunteerism and a workforce that is more likely to be working or looking for work than in most similar areas.

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Children under 15 make up 23.4% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%. While the typical resident is 40, there are no seniors aged 65 and over living here.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian born, with only 6.4% born overseas, far below the state average of 24.1%. English, Australian, and German are the most common ancestries.

English is the only language used at home, which is far below the state and national figures for linguistic diversity.

Nearly half of the population (48.9%) report having no religion, a figure far above the national average of 38.9%.

A high number of residents have completed Year 12, well above the national figure, although only 8.3% hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical personal and household incomes are higher than in most similar areas, and 16.7% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, which is well above the national rate.

The area is very healthy, with only 8.5% of people reporting a long-term health condition, far below the national figure of 27.7%.

Volunteer rates are among the highest for this level at 36.1%, far above the national figure of 14.1%.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 0.0%, which is a little below the South Australian average.

Homes are slightly larger than usual, with 2.6 people per home, and two-thirds of families consist of couples with children.

Housing costs are very low here; typical weekly rents are just $100 and monthly home loan payments are well below the state average.

The area is highly car-dependent with no public transport stops, though 25.9% of the workforce works from home, far above the state average.

The community is very stable, with only 25.6% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure.

Almost everyone works in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%, well below the national average.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.1, as there are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.

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