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Elabbin
129 km²
A typical resident in Elabbin is 52 years old, making it a far older community than the national average. This sparsely populated area has only 22 people and is entirely devoid of children. It is a quiet, predominantly Australian-born settlement where residents earn significantly more than the national figure. The lack of young people and a very low proportion of residents born overseas give the area a very traditional character.
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The population is notably older, with a typical age of 52, which is far older than the state and national figure of 38. There are no children under 15 living here, and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is well below the national average.
Everyone in the community was born in Australia, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. Among those who identified an ancestry, Irish and English heritage are the most common.
English is the only language used at home, and no one speaks little or no English, which is far below the national average.
About 40.9% of residents have no religion, a figure that is a little above the national average. Christianity is the only other reported affiliation at 13.6%.
Education levels are far below the national average, with no residents holding a bachelor degree or higher and only 40.9% having completed Year 12.
Incomes are among the highest for similar areas, with a typical household earning $3,249 weekly, which is far above the national figure of $1,746.
The community reports very good health, with no one needing help with daily activities and no reported long-term health or mental health conditions.
Community participation is very low, with no volunteers and no one providing unpaid care, which is far below state and national figures.
There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living here, a count that is smaller than about 60% of similar areas.
There are 2.5 people per home, which is about the same as the state and national figures.
Typical monthly home-loan payments are $2,080, which is a little above the national figure, while weekly rent is far below at just $150.
The area has no public transport stops or routes, making it entirely reliant on private vehicles.
The population is very stable, with only 22.7% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.
Only 40.9% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure of 61.1%.
The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0, as there are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.
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