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Peebinga

204 km²

A stark contrast to the state average, Peebinga is a small, rural community of just 35 people. The area is notably older than the national figure, with no children under 15 living here. It is a place of high diversity for its size, with many residents born overseas and several languages spoken at home. This small population is heavily tied to the land, with the vast majority of the workforce employed in agriculture.

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The typical resident is 46, making the community far older than the national figure. There are no children under 15 and no people in de facto relationships, which is far below the figures for South Australia.

A high proportion of residents were born overseas, at 34.3%, which is well above the national figure. Common ancestries include English, Australian, Italian, Chinese and Filipino.

Language diversity is high, with 25.7% of people using a language other than English at home. This is well above the South Australian figure, though everyone in the community speaks some English.

More than half of the population identifies as Christian. Only 25.7% of residents report having no religion, which is far below the national figure.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 8.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure, and there are no schools within 3km.

Typical family and household incomes are much lower than most areas, though typical personal weekly income is a little above the state figure at $818. No one in the community earns $2,000 or more per week.

Health needs are high here, with 20.0% of people requiring help with daily activities and 34.3% living with a long-term health condition. Both figures are well above the national average.

Unpaid care is common, with 26.5% of people providing it, which is far above the state figure. However, no one in the community reported doing any volunteer work.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in the area.

Homes are small, with a typical of 2.0 people per home, which is well below the national figure.

While typical weekly rent is very low at $26, the typical monthly home-loan payment is $4,500, which is far above the state average.

The community is highly flexible, with 28.6% of people working from home. For those who travel, 38.1% walk to work, and 28.6% use a car.

The population is quite mobile, with 40.0% of residents having moved house in the last five years.

The local economy is dominated by the land, with 85.7% of people working in agriculture, forestry and fishing. Full-time employment is very high at 76.2%, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%.

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

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