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Yarra Creek
29 km²
Life is very quiet and car-dependent in Yarra Creek, where only 19 people live. This sparsely populated area is far older than most of Australia, with a typical resident aged 53. The community is small and residential, with very few people per home and a total absence of local shops, schools, or public transport within walking distance.
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The community is much older than most other areas, with a typical resident aged 53, which is 15 years older than the national figure.
The most common country of birth is Australia at 89%, ahead of England (0%).
The most common language used at home is English only at 100%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).
The most common religious affiliation is No religion at 63%, ahead of Christianity (42%).
There are no schools within 3 km of this area.
Typical weekly household income is $1,312, which is well below the national figure of $1,746, though personal weekly incomes are around the middle for this level at $762.
The most common long-term health conditions reported is Diabetes at 26%, ahead of Mental health (16%).
No Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people live here. The First Nations median age is 49, which is far older than the national figure of 24.
Homes are small, with only 1.6 people per home, a figure well below the national average of 2.5.
Housing costs are very low; the typical weekly rent is just $8, and typical monthly home-loan payments of $1,056 are far below the national figure.
There are no public transport routes or stops in the area, leaving it far below the state average for service availability.
The most common industries people work in is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 91%, ahead of Education & training (45%).
The area is entirely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.1, as no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.
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