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Pata

184 km²

Sparsely populated and rural in nature, Pata is a small settlement in the Loxton Waikerie region of South Australia. It is a mature community where the typical resident is 54, far older than the national figure. The area is strongly defined by its connection to the land, with nearly half the workforce employed in agriculture and a high proportion of homes owned outright. Life here is quiet and car-dependent, with very few children and no local shops or schools.

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The community is notably older than most areas, with a typical age of 54 and very few children under 15. De facto relationships are very common here, appearing far more often than in the rest of the state.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a much lower proportion of overseas-born people than the national average. English and Australian ancestries are the most common.

English is the sole language used at home, with no residents using another language or speaking little to no English, which is far below the state and national figures.

About 38.3% of people report no religion, which is about the same as the national figure. Christianity is the most common affiliation at 40.7%.

Educational qualifications are much lower than most areas, with only 4% of adults holding a bachelor degree. Many residents have a Certificate III or IV, and the rate of people completing Year 12 is far below the national average.

Typical weekly household income is $1,437, which is about the same as the state average. However, the proportion of high-earning households is well below the national figure.

Residents report fewer long-term health conditions and mental health issues than most other areas. Arthritis is the most commonly reported long-term condition.

Volunteering is more common here than in most areas, and there is a much higher rate of former Defence Force members compared to the rest of the country.

The First Nations population is very small, with a typical personal income that is far above the state and national figures.

Families with couples and children make up 40.7% of households, while people living alone are much less common here than in other areas.

Housing is almost exclusively made up of separate houses, with 50% owned outright and none of the homes being rented. Mortgage payments are also much lower than the national figure.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes available. Every home has at least one motor vehicle.

About 36.3% of the population moved into the area in the last five years, a figure that is about the same as the South Australian average.

Full-time employment is far above the national average, with many residents working as managers or in the agriculture, forestry, and fishing industry.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.

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