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Mount Magnificent
20 km²
A small population of just 60 people defines Mount Magnificent, which is smaller than most similar areas. This is an older community where the typical resident is 49, far older than the national figure. It is a place of high home ownership and professional backgrounds, with no children under 15 living here. The area feels distinct for its high proportion of people in de facto relationships and a strong presence of residents born overseas.
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The typical resident is 49, making the area far older than both the state and national averages. It is a community without children under 15 and has a very high proportion of people in de facto relationships compared to most areas.
People born overseas make up 26.7% of the population, which is much higher than most similar areas. English is the most common ancestry at 43.3%, while 13.3% of residents were born in England.
English is the only language spoken at home, with 0.0% of people using another language. This is far below the figures for South Australia and Australia.
More than half of the population (53.3%) report no religion, which is far above the national figure. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 28.3%.
The community is well-qualified, with 27.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the state average. Many residents have backgrounds in management, commerce, and engineering.
Typical family weekly incomes are $2,374, which is well above the state figure. While personal incomes are generally higher than most areas, no households earn $3,000 or more per week.
Residents are in good health, with 0.0% needing help with daily activities and a much lower rate of long-term health conditions than most areas.
A high 40.7% of people spend 15 or more hours on unpaid housework, far above the national average. There is also a higher presence of Defence Force veterans than in most similar areas.
First Nations residents are few in number, though those present have a typical personal income of $1,875, which is far above the state and national figures.
Homes are smaller than usual, with 2.1 people per home. About a third of residents live alone, and there are no one-parent families in the area.
Every home here is a separate house, and none are rented. While many are owned with a mortgage, typical monthly loan payments of $2,167 are much higher than in most areas.
The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes available. Most homes have two or more vehicles, and 46.9% of working residents drive themselves to work.
The community is stable, with only 23.3% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national and state rates.
About 54.2% of adults are working or looking for work, with no one currently unemployed. Jobs are mainly in construction, agriculture, and electricity, gas, and water.
The area is very car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.3, far below the state average. There are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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