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West Range
110 km²
A small population of just 25 people defines West Range, where the typical resident is now 51. This area is sparsely populated and stands out for its older age profile and a workforce that is much more active than the national average. It is a quiet place with no children or seniors, making it quite different from other communities in South Australia.
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The typical resident is 51, which is far older than the national figure of 38. There are no children under 15 or seniors aged 65 and over living here.
About 12% of people were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. Most residents claim Australian or English ancestry.
English is the only language used at home here, and no one speaks little or no English, which is far below the national average.
Over half the population reports having no religion, a figure that is far above the Australian average of 38.9%.
Education levels are much lower than most areas, with no residents holding a bachelor degree and only 28.6% completing Year 12.
Typical weekly household income is $1,375, which is well below the national figure of $1,746, and no one earns $2,000 or more per week.
Residents are in good health, with only 12% reporting a long-term health condition and no one needing help with daily activities.
About 17.4% of people volunteer, which is well above the national figure of 14.1%.
There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.
Homes are smaller than most, with a typical 2.1 people per home.
The typical monthly home-loan payment is $1,650, which is a little below the national figure of $1,863.
There are no public transport stops or routes in the area, making it entirely dependent on cars.
About 32% of the population moved here in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.
The area has a very active workforce, with 73.9% of adults working or looking for work, far above the national figure of 61.1%.
The area is car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.1, as there are no shops, schools or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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