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Rhyndaston
30 km²
A rural landscape defines Rhyndaston, where a small population of 73 people live in a car-dependent setting. The community is noticeably older than the state and national averages, though it has a significant First Nations presence. Many residents live alone in homes they own outright, creating a quiet residential character. It is a place where a few long-term residents settle in, far from the bustle of city life.
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The typical resident is 48, making the area far older than the national figure. While it has fewer children and seniors than most areas, it has a very high Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population at 13.7%, which is far above the Australian average.
English ancestry is the most common at 43.8%, followed by Australian and Irish heritage. About 12.3% of people were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.
English is the only language used at home, with 0.0% of residents using another language. This is far below the national average of 22.3%.
About 45.2% of people report having no religion, which is well above the national average. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 32.9%.
Education levels are much lower than most areas, with only 12.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Far fewer residents finished Year 12 compared to the national figure.
Incomes are much lower than the state and national averages, with a typical weekly personal income of $532. No one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week.
Health challenges are common here, with 13.7% of people needing help with daily activities, a figure well above the national average. Long-term health conditions are also more frequent than in most areas.
Volunteer rates are among the lowest at this level, at just 4.5%. Unpaid care for children and housework is also well below the state and national figures.
There are 10 First Nations people in the area, and they are far younger than the state average with a typical age of 17. While their typical personal income is well below the national figure, First Nations household income is far above the state average.
Over half of all residents live alone, which is far above the national average. Family households typically have about 2.5 people per home, similar to the rest of Australia.
Every home in Rhyndaston is a separate house, and 60.9% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Interestingly, no one in the area is renting.
The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no public transport stops or routes available. Most households have two or more vehicles, and 63.6% of workers drive to their jobs.
The community is very stable, as only 24.3% of people have moved in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.
Fewer people are working or looking for work compared to most areas, but the unemployment rate is a very low 0.0%. Manufacturing and retail are the most common industries for those employed.
The area is heavily car-dependent with a very low walkability score. There are no grocery stores, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk, and the terrain is quite steep.
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