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Mount Sheridan

830 km²

A tiny population of just 23 people makes Mount Sheridan one of the most sparsely populated areas in the region. It is a community of seniors, with more than half the residents aged 65 and over and no children under 15. While it feels isolated, the area is wealthy, with typical incomes far above the state and national figures. This is a stable, ageing place where most residents are born in Australia and a high proportion are active volunteers.

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The community is far older than the national average, with a typical age of 64. Over half the population are seniors, and there are no children under 15 living here.

Everyone in this area was born in Australia, which is far below the state and national figures for overseas births. English is the most common ancestry at 78.3%.

English is the only language spoken at home, and no residents speak little or no English, which is well below the national figure.

Religious affiliation is common here, with 43.5% identifying as Christian. The proportion of people with no religion is far below the state and national figures.

Half of the residents have completed Year 12, though no adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the state and national averages.

The area is very wealthy, with a typical household income of $3,249 per week, which is far above the national figure of $1,746.

Long-term health conditions are well above the national average at 34.8%, though no one requires help with daily activities.

Community spirit is high, as 56.5% of residents are volunteers, a figure far above the national average. Many people also spend significant time on unpaid housework and childcare.

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

Homes are smaller than usual, with just 2.0 people per household, which is well below the national figure of 2.5.

Housing is very affordable, with a typical weekly rent of $85, far below the state average of $340.

The area has no public transport routes or stops, making residents entirely dependent on other means of travel.

The population is very stable, with no one moving into the area in the last five years.

A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work at 78.3%, which is far above the national figure of 61.1%.

The area is completely car-dependent with no shops, schools, or health services within walking distance.

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