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Gabalong
76 km²
Only eight people live in the sparsely populated area of Gabalong. This is a very old community, where the typical resident is 59, far older than the national figure of 38. It is a non-residential setting with no schools or shops nearby, making it entirely dependent on cars for transport. The area is remote, sitting over 100 minutes' drive from the city.
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The population is very small and among the oldest in the region, with a typical age of 59 years.
The most common country of birth is Australia at 63%, ahead of England (0%).
The most common language used at home is English only at 50%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).
The most common religious affiliation is No religion at 100%, ahead of Christianity (0%).
There are no schools located within 3 km of the area.
Typical personal weekly income is $1,125, which is well above the state and national figures. However, typical weekly family income is $1,687, which is well below the state figure of $2,214.
The most common long-term health conditions reported is Arthritis at 0%, ahead of Asthma (0%).
No Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people live here.
Homes are smaller than most, with an average of 2.3 people per home, a little below the national figure of 2.5.
The area has very few people per bedroom at 0.60, which is well below the state and national figure of 0.80.
Public transport is non-existent with no routes or stops, and the drive to the city takes 106 minutes.
The most common industries people work in is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 71%, ahead of Mining (0%).
The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0, as there are no shops, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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