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Mount Templeton
62 km²
A far lower rate of adults working or looking for work describes the community of Mount Templeton, where only 48.6% are employed or seeking jobs. This sparsely populated area is remarkably young, with a typical resident aged just 29, making it far younger than the state and national figures. It is a small, predominantly Australian-born settlement where about half the population reports no religion. The community is characterized by high levels of unpaid care and volunteering, reflecting a strong local support network.
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The typical resident is just 29, making this area far younger than both South Australia and the national average. Seniors aged 65 and over make up only 12.0% of the population, which is well below the state figure.
This is a very homogenous area where no residents were born overseas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, accounting for 48.0% and 30.0% respectively.
English is the only language used at home, with no residents speaking another language or reporting little to no English, placing the area far below the state and national figures.
About 46.0% of people report no religion, which is about the same as the South Australian average and well above the national figure.
Education levels are lower than most areas, with no residents holding a bachelor degree or higher and only 44.4% completing Year 12, which is far below the national average.
Typical personal weekly income is $662, which is a little below the national figure of $805. No one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week, a figure far below the national average.
While 22.0% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is well below the national figure, 18.0% report a mental health condition, among the highest for its level.
Community participation is very high, with 54.3% of people caring for children unpaid and 28.6% volunteering, both of which are far above the state and national figures.
There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents recorded in this area.
Family sizes are slightly smaller than average, with 2.3 people per home. One-parent families make up 16.7% of households, which is a little above the national figure.
Housing costs are quite low, with a typical monthly home-loan payment of $867 and weekly rent of $250, both of which are far below the national figures.
The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no public transport stops or routes and a 90-minute drive to the city.
The population is very stable, with only 20.0% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national rate of 40.7%.
Only 48.6% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the South Australian figure of 60.0%.
The area is completely car-dependent, with no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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