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Rochester

18 km²

Daily life in Rochester (SA) is defined by its extreme isolation and small scale. It is a sparsely populated area with just 5 residents, making it one of the smallest communities at this level. The population is far older than the national average, with a typical age of 61. Because it is so small and remote, there are no shops, schools, or public transport options nearby, meaning residents rely entirely on cars to get around.

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The area is very small and far older than most of the country, with a typical resident aged 61, which is 23 years older than the Australian figure.

The most common country of birth is Australia at 80%, ahead of England (0%).

The most common language used at home is English only at 80%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).

The most common religious affiliation is Christianity at 60%, ahead of No religion (0%).

There are no schools within 3 km of the area, a figure that is smaller than about 59% of similar places.

Typical weekly household income is $900, which is far below both the state and national figures. Personal weekly income is also much lower than most areas at $483.

The most common long-term health conditions reported is Mental health at 100%, ahead of Diabetes (80%).

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living here, which is smaller than about 60% of similar areas.

Homes here are small, with only 1.7 people per home, which is well below the South Australian figure of 2.4.

Rents are very low at a typical $125 per week, far below the national figure. There are also far fewer people per bedroom than in most areas, at just 0.60.

The area is very remote, with a 109-minute drive to the city and no public transport routes or stops available.

The most common industries people work in is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 0%, ahead of Mining (0%).

The area is entirely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0, as there are no parks, shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.

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