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Nullarbor

55,825 km²

Spanning over 55,000 square kilometres of remote landscape, Nullarbor is a sparsely populated area with only 71 residents. The community is mostly made up of working-age adults, with over half the population aged between 25 and 44. It is a place of stark contrasts, where a lack of children and seniors creates a very young age profile compared to the state. The character of the area is tied to its industry, with a workforce dominated by mining and transport.

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The population is notably young, with a typical age of 38 and no children under 15. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 5.6% of the community, which is well above the South Australian figure of 2.4%.

About 14.1% of residents were born overseas, though this is far below the national figure of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, and Scottish.

English is the primary language for most, and only 4.2% of people use another language at home. This is far below the national average of 22.3%.

A large portion of the community reports no religion, at 43.7%, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 30.2% of residents completing Year 12. This is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Personal incomes are very high here, with 42.9% of people earning $2,000 or more a week, far above the national figure of 12.5%. The typical personal income is $1,708, which is far above the state average.

Long-term health conditions are far less common than elsewhere, affecting only 15.5% of people. However, mental health conditions are more frequent, at 12.7%, which is well above the national figure.

Participation in unpaid work is very low; no residents provide unpaid care or do 15 or more hours of housework. Only 4.8% of people volunteer, which is well below the national figure of 14.1%.

The four First Nations residents are noticeably older than the national average, with a typical age of 31. Their typical personal income is $2,167, which is far above the state and national figures.

Homes here are typically small, with only 1.7 people per household, which is well below the national figure of 2.5.

The number of people per bedroom is 0.80, which is about the same as the state and national figures.

Public transport use is surprisingly high at 14.6%, far above the national figure of 3.1%, despite there being no formal public transport stops or routes in the area.

The population is quite mobile, with 41.2% of people having moved in the last five years, which is well above the South Australian average.

The workforce is very strong, with an unemployment rate of 0.0% and 75.6% of people employed full-time. Most people work in mining, accommodation, or construction, often as machinery operators or tradespeople.

The area is heavily car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.2, far below the state average. There are no schools, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk for any residents.

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