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Ellendale

176 km²

Far fewer people live here than in 83% of similar areas, making Ellendale a sparsely populated community of just 25 residents. It is a notably older place, with a typical resident aged 48 and a high proportion of seniors. This quiet rural character is reflected in its population, which is almost entirely Australian-born and English-speaking. Despite its size, the area is quite active, with a high number of residents working or looking for work.

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The typical resident is 48, which is far older than the national figure of 38. Seniors make up 32% of the population, a figure far above the 17.2% seen across Australia.

The community is almost entirely Australian-born, with 0% born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. Those with listed ancestry are primarily Australian, English, and Scottish.

English is the only language used at home, with 0% of people using another language. This is far below the 22.3% national average.

Christianity is the most common affiliation at 72%. Those reporting no religion make up 36% of the population, which is a little below the national figure of 38.9%.

Adults with a bachelor degree or higher make up 16% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 26.3%. About 43.5% of residents completed Year 12.

Typical personal weekly incomes are $1,025, which is well above the national figure of $805. However, no one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are reported by only 12% of residents, far below the national figure of 27.7%. Mental health conditions are reported by 12%, which is well above the national average.

Unpaid housework is quite common, with 24% of people doing 15 or more hours a week, well above the national figure of 20.7%. Volunteers make up 12% of the community.

First Nations people are rarely present here, though those who are report a typical personal income of $900 and an age of 49, both of which are much higher than most similar areas.

Most homes are occupied by couples without children (59.1%), and the typical home holds 2.2 people, which is a little below the national figure of 2.5.

Homes are relatively spacious, with only 0.60 people per bedroom, well below the national figure of 0.80. Typical monthly home loan payments are $1,701.

There are no public transport routes or stops in the area, which is far below the state average.

The population is very mobile, with 60% of people moving in the last five years, far above the national figure of 40.7%.

A high 76% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far above the national figure of 61.1%.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no parks, schools, or shops within a 15-minute walk. This results in a walkability score of 0.0.

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