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Sheringa
490 km²
A far older population than the national average marks the small community of Sheringa, where the typical resident is 55. This sparsely populated area is largely residential and traditional, with no recent arrivals and a high proportion of married couples. Most residents have deep roots here, with no one moving into the area in the last five years. It is a place where community spirit is strong, seen in the high rate of volunteering and a population that is generally healthier than the state average.
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The area is far older than most, with a typical age of 55 and a First Nations population of 9.4%, which is well above the national figure. Children under 15 make up only 12.5% of the community, well below the state average.
Everyone in the community was born in Australia, which is far below the national figure. Most residents claim Australian, English, or German ancestry.
English is the only language spoken at home, meaning the proportion of people using another language is far below both the state and national figures.
Religion is very common here, with 75% of people identifying as Christians and a very small number reporting no religion, which is far below the national average.
Education levels are lower than in most areas, with no residents holding a bachelor's degree and a typical school leaving age that is far below the state average.
Typical household incomes are much lower than most areas at $1,125 a week, though 20.7% of people earn over $2,000 weekly, a figure far above the national average.
Residents are in remarkably good health, with long-term health conditions and the need for daily help being much lower than in most other areas.
Volunteering is very common here, with 31% of people helping out, far above the national figure. About 20.7% of the community also provide unpaid care.
There are three First Nations people in the area, who are far older than the state average with a typical age of 63 and a typical personal income that is well below the national figure.
The community is dominated by families, with 72% of households consisting of couples with children. There are no one-parent families here.
Housing costs are very low, with typical weekly rents at just $70 and home-loan payments well below the state average.
The area is entirely dependent on private vehicles, as there are no public transport stops or routes available.
The population is very stable, with no one moving into the area in the last five years, a figure far below the national average.
Job activity is high, with 72.4% of adults working or looking for work, far above the state average, and no one is unemployed.
The area is heavily car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average and no parks, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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