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Parawa

75 km²

Far from the city lights and without a single public transport stop, Parawa is a tiny, rural South Australian community of just 91 people. It is an older area where the typical resident is 56, and nearly 29% of the population are seniors. This quiet landscape is mostly made up of separate houses, with a strong presence of people in de facto relationships and a notable history of military service. Life here is car-dependent and focused on the land, with half the workforce employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

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The community is far older than the national figure, with very few children under 15. Many residents are in de facto relationships, a rate far above the South Australian average.

English and Australian ancestries are the most common, and the proportion of people born overseas is far below the state and national figures.

English is the only language spoken at home, with no residents using another language or speaking little to no English.

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

Qualification levels are well below the state average, with fewer adults holding bachelor degrees or having completed Year 12. There are no schools within 3 km.

Typical personal incomes are well above the national figure, though the proportion of households earning $3,000 or more a week is lower than most areas.

Residents are less likely to need help with daily activities and have much lower rates of mental health conditions compared to the rest of the state.

Volunteering is very common here, far above the national average, and a high number of residents have served in the Defence Force.

The First Nations population is small and significantly older than the national typical age, with personal incomes that are well above the national figure.

Many people live alone, and the typical home is small with only 1.9 people, which is well below the national figure.

Every home in Parawa is a separate house. Outright ownership is well above the national average, and rents are well below the typical figure for Australia.

The area is entirely car-dependent with no public transport access. However, 20.5% of the workforce works from home, a rate far above the state average.

Residents tend to stay put, with far fewer people moving in the last five years compared to the rest of South Australia.

Full-time employment is much higher than in most areas, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%. Half of the workforce is employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is heavily car-dependent with a walkability score far below the state average, as there are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.

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