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Selbourne
51 km²
A strong employment rate marks the small community of Selbourne, where nearly 70% of adults are working or looking for work. It is a mature and stable place, with a typical resident aged 47 and a population that rarely moves, as very few people have arrived in the last five years. Most residents live in large, detached houses and have a high rate of home ownership. The area is primarily rural and car-dependent, with a heavy focus on agriculture and professional roles.
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The typical resident here is 47, making the area noticeably older than the state and national averages. While there are fewer children and seniors than in most similar areas, there is a much higher proportion of people in de facto relationships.
This is a community with deep local roots, as no residents were born overseas and the population is predominantly of English and Australian ancestry.
English is the only language used at home, which is far below the national figure for linguistic diversity.
About 51.5% of residents identify as Christian, while those with no religion make up 36.8%, a figure well below the state average.
A fair number of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, and qualifications are often linked to engineering, agriculture, and the environment.
Typical personal weekly income is $812, which is a little above the state figure. While some earn over $2,000 a week, the proportion of households earning $3,000 or more is lower than in most areas.
Long-term health conditions are more common here than nationally, though no one reported needing help with daily activities or living with a mental health condition.
Community spirit is high, with volunteers making up a far larger share of the population than the national figure. Many residents also provide unpaid care.
There is no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander population in this area.
Most homes are occupied by couples with children, and there are no one-parent families. About 27.6% of people live alone.
Every home in Selbourne is a separate house, and more than half are owned outright. While typical rents are very low, home-loan payments are far above the state and national figures.
The area is entirely car-dependent with no public transport stops and a very long drive time to the city. However, 26.8% of people work from home, which is far above the state average.
The population is very stable, with far fewer people moving into the area in the last five years compared to the rest of Australia.
Over half the workforce is employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing. Unemployment is nonexistent, and a higher share of adults are working or looking for work than in most similar areas.
The area is completely car-dependent, with no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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