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Mount Mcintyre
126 km²
A remarkably high proportion of people volunteer in Mount Mcintyre, with 37.1% of residents giving their time compared to just 14.1% nationally. This tiny community of 70 people is far older than the national average, with a typical resident aged 50. It is a predominantly white, English-speaking area where most people own their homes and work in agriculture. The community is largely car-dependent, with no public transport and almost no local shops or services within walking distance.
Despite high local incomes, the area's schools serve a less advantaged intake.
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The population is far older than the national figure, with a typical age of 50 and 20% of residents aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 11.4%, which is well below both the state and national figures.
Most residents were born in Australia, and only 4.3% were born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%. Common ancestries include Australian, English, and German.
English is the only language used at home, with 0.0% of people using another language. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.
More than half of the community (51.4%) report having no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.
While 55.4% of residents completed Year 12, no adults here hold a bachelor degree or higher, placing the area among the lowest for this qualification.
Typical household incomes are $1,833 a week, which is well above the South Australian figure. However, no one in the community earns $2,000 or more per week.
Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 34.3% of residents. Despite this, no one reported needing help with daily activities.
Community spirit is high, with 37.1% of people volunteering, a figure far above the national average. Unpaid care is also common, with 16.1% of people providing support to others.
There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living here, though the few First Nations households recorded have incomes far above the state and national averages.
Families are common, with 43.9% of households being couples with children. Only 15.6% of people live alone, which is far below the state average of 28.5%.
Every single home is a separate house, and 50% are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%. Rent is also much lower than typical, at $155 a week.
The area is entirely car-dependent, as no one uses public transport to commute. A third of the workforce works from home, and nearly 46% of homes have four or more vehicles.
The community is very stable, with only 25% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.
Employment is strong, with a 0.0% unemployment rate and 64.3% of people working full-time. Over half of the workforce is employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.
The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.
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