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Parsons Beach
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Daily life is very quiet and car-dependent in Parsons Beach, where the population is only 19 people. It is a sparsely populated area with an older feel, as the typical resident is 66 years old. This age gap makes the community far older than the national average. Most residents live in small households with very few people per home, contributing to the sleepy character of this tiny South Australian seaside spot.
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The community is far older than the rest of the country, with a typical age of 66 years. This is among the highest ages found for areas of this size.
The most common country of birth is Australia at 100%, 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 No religion at 63%, ahead of Christianity (53%).
There are no schools within 3 km of the area, which is the case for about 59% of similar places.
Typical family incomes are $1,375 weekly, which is well below the national figure of $2,120. Household income is also lower than most areas, though typical personal weekly income of $725 is about the same as the South Australian figure.
The most common long-term health conditions reported is Arthritis at 26%, ahead of Diabetes (16%).
There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living here, a figure smaller than about 60% of similar areas.
Homes here are mostly occupied by very few people, with only 1.3 people per home. This is far below the South Australian average of 2.4.
Housing is very affordable, with typical monthly home-loan payments of $329 being far below the national figure. This is consistent with the low number of people per bedroom, which is just 0.50.
The area has no public transport routes or stops, meaning residents rely entirely on private vehicles.
The most common industries people work in is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 0%, ahead of Mining (0%).
The area is car-dependent with a very low walkability score of 0.3. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk, and only 25.8% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park.
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