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Carani
191 km²
Tucked away in the Victoria Plains region, Carani is a sparsely populated rural area with only 29 residents. It is a place of striking contrasts, where a very old typical age of 52 years meets some of the highest personal incomes in the region. The community is small and quiet, with a population that is far more stable than the state average.
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The area is far older than the national average, with the typical resident aged 52. While it has very few children and seniors compared to most areas, about 31% of the population are young adults.
People born overseas make up 24.1% of the population, which is much higher than most similar areas. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, Irish, Scottish and German.
English is the only language used at home here. No residents use another language, a figure that is far below the state and national averages.
Religious affiliation is more common here than in other areas; only 24.1% of residents report having no religion, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.
The area has a very low level of higher education, with no adults holding a bachelor degree. However, half of the residents have completed Year 12, which is higher than most similar areas.
Personal incomes are among the highest at this level, with the typical personal income far above the state and national figures. This is reflected in the fact that 26.9% of people earn over $2,000 a week.
Residents are in remarkably good health, with only 10.3% reporting a long-term health condition. No one in the community needs help with daily activities or reports a mental health condition.
Volunteerism is quite high at 19.2%, well above the national average. However, very few people provide unpaid care or do significant amounts of housework compared to most areas.
There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.
Households are slightly smaller than the state and national average, with 2.3 people per home.
Rents are very affordable, with a typical weekly rent of $150, which is far below the national figure. Homes are also less crowded than usual, with 0.7 people per bedroom.
The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. It takes over 100 minutes to drive to the city.
The population is very stable, with only 17.2% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national rate of 40.7%.
A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work at 69.2%, which is well above both the state and national averages.
The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of zero. There are no parks, schools, shops or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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