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Holt Rock

779 km²

High weekly incomes set the scene in Holt Rock, where typical family earnings of $3,625 are far above the national figure. This sparsely populated area is primarily a hub for agricultural managers and professionals. It is a remarkably young community, with children under 15 making up 28.3% of the population. With no residents aged 65 or over, the town consists almost entirely of working-age adults and their families.

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Children are very common here, with 28.3% of the population under 15, which is far above the national figure. The community is young, with a typical age of 38 and no residents aged 65 or over.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas represent a much lower proportion than in most areas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries listed.

English is the only language spoken at home, which is far below the national and state figures for linguistic diversity.

About 47.8% of residents identify as Christian, while those with no religion make up 32.6%, a figure well below the national average.

A typical resident's education is around the middle for its level, though the 16.2% with a bachelor degree or higher is far below the national figure. Qualifications in agriculture and environment are common.

Typical personal income is $1,562 a week, which is far above the national figure. This high earning level is consistent with the fact that many residents work as managers.

The community is in good health, with 0.0% of people needing help with daily activities and a much lower rate of mental health conditions than most areas.

Volunteering is very common, with 45.9% of people pitching in, a figure far above the national average. Many people also provide unpaid care for children.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.

Families with children are the norm here, making up 82.8% of households. This helps explain why there are more people per home than in most areas.

Living spaces are relatively roomy, with the number of people per bedroom being lower than most other areas.

Most people drive to work, although 26.1% walk. While there are a few bus stops, they are rarely used, and no one commutes by public transport.

About 33.3% of the population moved here in the last five years, which is well below the national figure.

The workforce is dominated by agriculture, forestry, and fishing, with 87.0% of workers in these fields. Full-time employment is very high at 91.3%, far above the state average.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no grocery stores, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.

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