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Jetsonville
55 km²
Older residents are the most prominent group in Jetsonville, where the typical age is 50. This small community is far older than the national figure and is mostly made up of couples living in their own homes. It is a place where most people have lived for a long time, and a high number of residents spend their time volunteering. This stable environment is reflected in a strong preference for large, detached houses and a low number of recent arrivals.
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The typical resident is 50, which is far older than the state and national figures. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 27.2% of the population, a figure well above the national average.
Most residents were born in Australia, and 88.4% of the population was born here. This makes the overseas-born population of 9.5% far below the national figure.
English is the primary language, with 94.6% of people using it at home. Only 2.7% of residents use another language, which is far below the national figure.
A majority of the community has no religion, at 56.5%. This is far above the national figure of 38.9%.
The area has a lower rate of school completion than most, with only 34.4% finishing Year 12. This is far below the national figure of 58.8%.
Typical incomes are much lower than most areas, with the usual weekly household income sitting at $1,305. No households earn $3,000 or more per week.
The community is relatively healthy, with only 2.0% of people needing help with daily activities, which is well below the national figure.
Volunteering is very common here, with 26.8% of people volunteering. This is far above the national figure of 14.1%.
The First Nations population is small, with a typical age of 63, which is far older than the national figure of 24.
Most people live as couples, with 54.1% being couples without children. Very few people live alone, at just 7.5%, which is far below the state average.
The area consists entirely of separate houses, and 66.0% are owned outright. This is far above the national figure of 31.0%.
The community is heavily reliant on cars, as every single home has a motor vehicle. Public transport is available, but no one uses it to commute to work.
The population is very stable, with only 15.0% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.
Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the most common industry for the 62.2% of adults working or looking for work. Full-time employment is well below the national figure at 46.1%.
The area is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.3. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school, groceries, or health services.
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