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Mortana
169 km²
A far younger population than the national average marks the tiny community of Mortana. With a typical age of just 20 years and no residents aged 15 to 24 or 45 to 64, it is an unusual demographic pocket in South Australia. The area is sparsely populated, with only 23 people living in a region where children under 15 make up a much higher proportion of the population than most areas. This creates a community of small, young households in a remote rural setting.
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The typical resident is only 20, which is far younger than the South Australian figure of 41. Children under 15 make up 21.7% of the population, a figure well above the national average of 18.2%.
Everyone in the community was born in Australia, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. Residents most commonly claim Irish, Australian, and German ancestry.
English is the only language used at home, leaving the area far below the national average where 22.3% of people use another language.
Christianity is the most common religion at 47.8%. Those with no religion make up 34.8% of the community, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.
There are no schools within 3 km of this area.
Typical weekly family income is $2,749, which is well above the national figure of $2,120. However, the typical personal weekly income of $687 is a little below the Australian average of $805.
Residents are in very good health, with a long-term health condition rate of 17.4%, which is far below the national average of 27.7%. No one in the community reports needing help with daily activities or having a mental health condition.
There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living here.
Households are larger than usual, with an average of 3.3 people per home, which is well above the South Australian figure of 2.4.
Homes are crowded, with 1.00 person per bedroom, which is well above the national average of 0.80. Typical weekly rent is very low at $92, far below the national figure of $375.
The area is entirely without public transport, with no stops or routes available for residents.
The most common industries people work in is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 117%, ahead of Mining (0%).
The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0 and no parks, shops, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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