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Mount Barker Junction

1 km²

Income levels far exceed state and national figures in Mount Barker Junction. This is a tiny, sparsely populated area with only 8 residents, making it one of the smallest in the region. The community is relatively affluent, with typical family incomes well above the average. It is a quiet, rural-residential pocket where homes are larger than usual and car travel is essential for daily life.

An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.

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The population is very small, with only 8 people. The typical resident is 39, which is a little younger than the South Australian average but a little older than the national figure.

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 113%, ahead of Christianity (0%).

The area has one primary government school, and the average school advantage score is higher than most similar areas.

Wealth is a standout feature here, with typical weekly family incomes of $3,999 and personal incomes of $1,499, both of which are far above South Australian and national figures.

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, a figure smaller than about 60% of similar areas.

Homes are larger than usual, with 3.3 people per home, which is well above the state average of 2.4 and the national figure of 2.5.

Consistent with the larger household size, there are 1.00 people per bedroom, well above the state and national averages. Meanwhile, the typical monthly home-loan payment of $1,200 is much lower than in most areas.

The area is very isolated from public transit, with no routes or stops. It takes 33 minutes to drive to the city, and the walk to the nearest stop is also 33 minutes.

The most common industries people work in is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 0%, ahead of Mining (0%).

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

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