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South Burracoppin
366 km²
A population of just 30 people makes South Burracoppin a sparsely populated area. It is a community of contrasts, where a very high proportion of children under 15 and a large number of seniors live side by side. The area is predominantly Australian-born and English-speaking, with a typical resident who is 44 years old. These few households are notably well-off, with personal incomes far above the national figure.
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Children under 15 make up 33.3% of the population, which is far above the national figure of 18.2%. Seniors aged 65 and over also represent a large group at 26.7%, well above the 17.2% seen across Australia.
The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 83.3% born here and no one born overseas. Most residents claim English ancestry, accounting for 76.7% of the group.
English is the only language used at home for 83.3% of residents, and there are no people using another language at home, which is far below the national figure.
Christianity is the main faith for 60.0% of residents, while those with no religion make up 16.7%, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.
Educational qualifications are much lower than typical areas, with no residents holding a bachelor degree or higher and only 35.0% completing Year 12, far below the national 58.8%.
Personal incomes are very high here; the typical personal income is $1,541 a week, far above the national figure of $805. Weekly family incomes are also well above the national average at $2,749.
Residents report good health, with no one needing help with daily activities and a low rate of long-term health conditions at 23.3%, which is well below the national figure of 27.7%.
Caregiving and housework are very common, with 50.0% of people caring for children unpaid and 40.0% doing significant housework, both far above national figures. Volunteering is also higher than usual at 20.0%.
There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.
Homes are larger than usual, with 3.0 people per home, which is a little above the national figure of 2.5.
There are 0.70 people per bedroom, which is a little below the national figure of 0.80.
The area has no public transport stops or routes, making it entirely dependent on private vehicles.
The community is very stable, with 0.0% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.
About 60.0% of adults are working or looking for work, which is a little below the national figure of 61.1%.
The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0, as there are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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