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Parakylia
6,281 km²
Only six people live in Parakylia, making it one of the smallest and most sparsely populated areas in the region. The community is far older than the rest of the state, with a typical resident aged 60. Because it is so isolated and small, the area is entirely car-dependent with no local schools or shops. It is a quiet, remote setting where households are small and the population is very low.
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Parakylia is a very small community of just six people. Residents are far older than the national average, with a typical age of 60, which is 22 years higher than the typical Australian.
The most common country of birth is Australia at 83%, 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 Christianity at 83%, ahead of No religion (50%).
There are no schools within 3 km of the area, which is a common trait for about 59% of similar areas.
Weekly family income is a little above the state figure at $2,124. However, typical household and personal incomes are well below the national figures, with households typically earning $1,125 and individuals $612 per week.
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 in this area.
Homes here are small, with 1.7 people per home. This is well below the national figure of 2.5.
The area has very low density, with only 0.50 people per bedroom, which is well below the national figure of 0.80.
There are no public transport routes or stops in the area. This means the frequency of departures is far below the state average.
The most common industries people work in is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 83%, ahead of Mining (0%).
Parakylia is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school, grocery store, or health service, as there are no such amenities in the immediate area.
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