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Mercunda
122 km²
Daily life in Mercunda is extremely quiet and car-dependent, as this sparsely populated area has only 8 residents. It is a community of older adults, with a typical age of 57, which is far older than the national figure of 38. The area is largely non-residential in feel, with no schools or shops nearby and a reliance on private vehicles for all needs.
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The population is very small and significantly older than most areas, with a typical resident aged 57 compared to the South Australian average of 41.
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 63%, ahead of Christianity (50%).
There are no schools within 3 km, a figure that is smaller than about 59% of similar areas.
Typical family and household weekly incomes are far below the national figure, though typical personal weekly income of $1,062 is well above both the state and national averages.
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 here, which is a smaller count than about 60% of similar areas.
Homes here tend to be slightly larger than those in the rest of the state, with 2.7 people per home.
With 0.80 people per bedroom, the density of residents in their homes is higher than most areas and about the same as the national figure.
There are no public transport routes or stops, leaving the area far below the South Australian average for service access.
The most common industries people work in is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 120%, ahead of Mining (0%).
The area is entirely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.1, as no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.
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