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Mitchell
253 km²
A remarkably young population defines Mitchell, where the typical resident is just 31. This small community is primarily made up of families with children, which helps explain why it has far more children under 15 than the national average. It is a place of high earners and full-time workers, most of whom are employed in agriculture. With no residents aged 65 or over, it stands out as an unusually youthful pocket of South Australia.
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The area is far younger than the state average, with 36.2% of people being children under 15. There are no residents aged 65 and over, and the population is much lower than most similar areas with only 47 people.
Everyone in the community was born in Australia, which is far below the national figure. The most common ancestries are English and Australian.
English is the only language spoken at home, a figure far below the state and national averages for language diversity.
Most residents identify as Christian, while 36.2% have no religion, which is well below the state figure.
While no adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, 60% have completed Year 12, which is well above the state average.
Typical weekly household income is $2,749, far above the South Australian figure of $1,455. Personal incomes are also much higher than most areas, with the typical person earning $1,041 a week.
The community is in good health, with a long-term health condition rate of 23.4%, which is well below the national average. No residents reported needing help with daily activities or having a mental health condition.
Volunteering is very common at 40%, far above the national figure. This high level of participation extends to the home, where 40% of people care for children unpaid.
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is very small, with only one person recorded.
Homes are larger than usual, with 3.0 people per home. The majority of households are couples with children, and there are no one-parent families.
The typical monthly home-loan payment of $600 is far below the state average. Weekly rents are also lower than the national figure, sitting at $250.
The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops available. However, 34.6% of people work from home, far above the state average.
Residents are very settled, with only 19% moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.
Employment is very strong, with a 0.0% unemployment rate and 84.6% of people working full-time. Almost everyone works in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.
The area is strictly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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