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Short
91 km²
A small population of just 22 people makes Short a sparsely populated area. It is a community of contrasts, where half of the residents are children under 15, yet the typical age of 47 is far older than the national figure. This unusual age split suggests a place primarily made up of parents and their children. Most people here were born in Australia and have lived elsewhere in the last five years.
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Half of the residents are children under 15, which is far above the national figure. While there are no seniors aged 65 and over, the typical resident is 47, making the area noticeably older than the state average.
The community is almost entirely Australian-born, with 81.8% born here and no residents born overseas, which is far below the state and national figures.
English is the only language used at home by 86.4% of residents, and no one speaks a language other than English, which is far below the national average.
A large majority of people report no religion, at 59.1%, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.
There are no schools within 3 km of the area.
The typical weekly family income of $2,249 is a little above the state average, though the typical household income is well below the national figure.
Long-term health conditions are reported by 36.4% of people, which is well above the national figure, though no one requires help with daily activities.
No residents in this area have served in the Defence Force, a figure that is well below the state average.
There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.
Homes are larger than most, with 2.9 people per home, which is a little above the national average.
The typical monthly home-loan payment is $1,513, which is about the same as the state average.
The area is entirely without public transport, with no routes or stops available.
The population is very mobile, with 69.6% of people having moved in the last five years, a figure far above the national average.
The most common industries people work in is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 36%, ahead of Mining (0%).
The area is car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1 and no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.
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