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Stow

50 km²

A typical resident in Stow is just 23 years old, making the area far younger than the national average. This is a sparsely populated place with only 9 people living across 50.3 square kilometres. Its extreme isolation is clear, with no public transport, no nearby shops, and a long drive to the city. Life here is very different from the rest of South Australia, marked by a small population and a total reliance on cars.

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The area is very small, with only 9 residents. This tiny population is far younger than the rest of the state, with a typical age of 23.

The most common country of birth is Australia at 100%, ahead of England (0%).

The most common language used at home is English only at 100%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).

The most common religious affiliation is No religion at 67%, ahead of Christianity (0%).

There are no schools within 3 km of the area.

Weekly family income is $1,375, which is well below the national figure of $2,120. Typical household income is also lower than most areas at $1,187, though personal income is about the same as the state average at $724.

The most common long-term health conditions reported is Arthritis at 0%, ahead of Asthma (0%).

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living here.

Homes in Stow are smaller than usual, with only 2.0 people per home, which is well below the Australian figure of 2.5.

The density of living is low, with only 0.70 people per bedroom, slightly lower than the state and national figures of 0.80.

Residents are entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport routes or stops. The drive time to the city is 103 minutes, which is higher than most areas.

The most common industries people work in is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 44%, ahead of Mining (0%).

Stow is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no parks, schools, health services, or shops within a 15-minute walk.

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