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South Datatine

90 km²

Young families are the heart of South Datatine, where the typical resident is just 26 years old. This small community of 20 people is remarkably youthful, with children under 15 making up 40% of the population. There are no seniors aged 65 and over living here. This age profile helps explain why homes are larger than usual, as most households contain three people.

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The area is far younger than the state and national average, with a high proportion of children and young adults. There are no residents aged 65 and over, and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is well below the national figure.

Everyone in the community was born in Australia, which is far below the state and national figures. Most residents identify as Australian or English by ancestry.

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

Religious affiliation is low, with only 30% of people identifying as Christian and 20% reporting no religion, a figure that is far below the national average.

There are no schools within 3 km of this area.

Typical family and household weekly incomes are well below the national figure, though the typical personal weekly income of $1,125 is well above the national and state averages.

Residents are generally healthy, with only 15% having a long-term health condition and no one reporting a mental health condition or needing help with daily activities.

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

Households are slightly larger than the national average, with a typical size of 3.0 people per home.

With an average of 0.80 people per bedroom, the density of residents in homes is about the same as the state and national figures.

The area is entirely without public transport routes or stops, leaving residents far below the state average for transit access.

The community is very stable, with only 15% of people moving into the area in the last five years, which is far below the national average.

The most common industries people work in is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 82%, ahead of Mining (0%).

South Datatine is completely car-dependent, with no shops, schools, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.

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