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Western River
105 km²
Sparsely populated and primarily non-residential, Western River is a tiny community of just 16 people. The area is a quiet rural setting where the typical resident is 41 years old, making the population noticeably older than the national figure. It is a place of very few dwellings and no local schools, characterized by its isolation and reliance on cars.
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The community consists of 16 residents. The typical age is 41, which is about the same as the South Australian figure but noticeably older than the Australian typical age of 38.
The most common country of birth is Australia at 88%, ahead of England (0%).
The most common language used at home is English only at 94%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).
The most common religious affiliation is No religion at 63%, ahead of Christianity (25%).
There are no schools within 3 km of the area.
Typical personal weekly income is $900, which is much higher than most similar areas and a little above the national figure of $805. Weekly household income is $1,624, a little above the South Australian figure.
The most common long-term health conditions reported is Arthritis at 0%, ahead of Asthma (0%).
Four First Nations people live here, with a typical age of 41, which is far older than the national figure of 24. Their typical household income is $3,249, far above the national figure of $1,507.
Homes here are small, with 2.0 people per home, which is much lower than most similar areas and well below the national figure of 2.5.
While homes are small, there are 0.90 people per bedroom, which is a little above the national figure. Typical monthly home-loan payments are $997, far below the national figure of $1,863.
There are no public transport routes or stops in the area, and weekly departures are far below the state figure.
The most common industries people work in is Transport & warehousing at 43%, ahead of Agriculture, forestry & fishing (0%).
The area is car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.2, far below the South Australian figure of 5.5. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk, and the terrain is steeper than the state average.
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