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Nukarni
242 km²
Older adults dominate the small population of Nukarni, where the typical resident is 50. This sparsely populated area is largely made up of middle-aged adults, with no residents aged 65 and over and very few children. It is a place of contrasts, where high rates of professional qualifications and a strong volunteer spirit sit alongside low typical household incomes.
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The typical resident is 50, which is far older than the national figure of 38. De facto relationships are very common here, occurring far more often than in most other similar areas.
About 23.1% of people were born overseas, which is much higher than in most similar areas, though still well below the state and national figures. English is the most common ancestry at 53.8%.
English is the only language used at home, and there are no residents who speak little or no English. This is far below the state and national figures for language diversity.
Christianity is the most common affiliation at 48.7%. The proportion of people reporting no religion is 28.2%, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.
The community is well-qualified, with 57.6% having finished Year 12 and 21.2% holding a bachelor degree or higher. This level of education is higher than in most similar areas.
Typical weekly personal income is $924, which is a little above the national figure. However, typical household and family incomes are well below those seen across Australia.
A third of residents have a long-term health condition, which is well above the national figure of 27.7%. Despite this, no one in the area needs help with daily activities.
Volunteering is very common here, with 36.4% of people pitching in—a figure far above the national average. Conversely, very few people provide unpaid care or do significant housework.
There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.
Homes here tend to be larger than usual, with a typical 2.9 people per home. This is a little above the state and national figures.
Typical weekly rent is $125, which is far below the national figure of $375. The typical monthly home-loan payment is $1,600.
The area is highly car-dependent, but 35% of people work from home, which is far above the national figure of 21%. There are no public transport stops or routes available.
The community is relatively stable, with 28.2% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.
Employment levels are very high, with 75.8% of adults working or looking for work. Full-time employment is also well above the national average at 65%.
The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.6. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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