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Pyap
107 km²
Far more children live in Pyap than in most other parts of the country, with 29.1% of the population under 15. This rural South Australian community is primarily made up of families, with a high proportion of residents in de facto relationships. It is a predominantly Australian-born area where people live in large, detached houses. The community is active and healthy, with a very high rate of volunteering and few long-term health issues.
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The area is notably young, with children making up nearly 30% of the population, though 22.9% of residents are seniors. This is a bit higher than the state and national figures. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 0.0% of the population, which is well below the national average.
Most residents were born in Australia (86.9%), which is far below the national figure of 27.7% born overseas. Those with European roots are common, particularly those with Australian, German, and English ancestry.
English is the primary language here, with only 2.3% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national average of 22.3%.
Over half of the population identifies as Christian (52.6%). Those with no religion make up 36.6%, which is a little below the national figure.
Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 8.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national average of 26.3%.
Typical personal weekly income is $908, which is a little above the national figure of $805. Typical household income is $1,792, which is a little above the state average.
Residents are in good health, with only 16.0% reporting a long-term health condition, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. Only 2.9% of people need help with daily activities.
This is a highly engaged community where 27.6% of people volunteer, far above the national rate of 14.1%. Unpaid care is also common, with 32.1% of people caring for children.
There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area.
Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per home. This is consistent with the high number of families with children (65.9%) and the fact that very few people live alone.
Every single home in Pyap is a separate house. Large homes are the norm, with 84.5% having three or more bedrooms, and 43.1% of these are owned outright.
The area is entirely dependent on cars, as 0.0% of people use public transport to get to work. Most homes have multiple vehicles, with 55.2% owning two.
About 30.1% of people have moved house in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.
The local workforce is largely tied to the land, with 36.0% of people working in agriculture, forestry, and fishing. More people are working or looking for work (64.2%) compared to the national average.
Pyap is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.1. There are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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