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Loyetea
76 km²
A car-dependent lifestyle defines Loyetea, where residents live in a sparsely populated area with no nearby shops or services. It is a very old community, with half of the 20 residents aged 65 or over and a typical age of 57. This aging population is matched by very low incomes and a stable group of people who rarely move. The area is almost entirely composed of Australian-born residents who speak only English.
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This is a senior-heavy community where 50% of people are 65 or older, making the typical resident far older than those in the rest of the state. Children under 15 make up 15% of the population, which is a little below the Tasmanian figure.
The population is entirely born in Australia, a figure far below the national average. Common ancestries include English, Australian, Irish and German.
No one in the area uses a language other than English at home, which is far below the national figure.
People with no religion make up 40% of the community, which is far below the state average, while 30% identify as Christian.
There are no schools within 3 km of the area.
Incomes are among the lowest at this level, with typical weekly household earnings of $479, which is far below both the state and national figures.
Residents have much lower rates of long-term health issues than most areas; 60% report no conditions and 20% have one long-term condition, such as arthritis.
There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living here, though the First Nations median age is far older than the state and national figures.
Homes are small, with 1.6 people per home, which is well below the national figure of 2.5.
Rents are among the lowest at this level at $120 a week, and typical monthly home-loan payments of $1,063 are a little below the state average.
The area is highly isolated, with a 370-minute drive time to the city and no public transport stops or routes available.
The community is very stable, with only 15% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure.
The most common industries people work in is Manufacturing at 100%, ahead of Agriculture, forestry & fishing (0%).
The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0, as there are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.
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