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Edith
1,139 km²
Weekly personal incomes are up to $990 in Edith, which is a little above the national figure. This small community is older than most, with a typical resident aged 45. It is a place where home ownership is very high and many families live together in detached houses. With a high proportion of people in de facto relationships and a strong presence of former Defence Force members, it has a distinct social character compared to other remote areas.
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The typical resident is 45, making the area noticeably older than the national figure. About 20.4% of the population are children under 15, while 8.1% are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Most residents were born in Australia, and only 6.5% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure. The most common ancestries are English and Australian.
English is the main language here, with only 3.2% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure, and no residents report speaking little or no English.
About 36% of residents identify as Christian, while 35.5% have no religion. This lack of religious affiliation is well below the national figure.
Education levels are much lower than most areas, with only 27.8% of people completing Year 12. Around 11.6% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the national figure.
Incomes are generally high, as typical personal weekly earnings are $990. This is much higher than most similar areas, and 27.5% of households earn $3,000 or more a week.
Residents are in good health, with 0% needing help with daily activities. This is well below the national figure, and only 17.2% report a long-term health condition.
Community service is marked by a high number of former Defence Force members, at 8.3%. However, 27.4% of people spend 15 or more hours on unpaid housework, which is well above the national figure.
First Nations people in Edith have a typical personal income of $1,375, which is far above the national figure. The typical age for this group is 34, making them far older than First Nations people nationally.
Living arrangements vary, with 31.4% of people living alone, which is well above the national figure. However, 61.2% of households are couples with children.
Housing is dominated by detached houses, with 58.8% owned outright—a figure far above the national average. Only 5.9% of homes are rented, and typical mortgage payments are much lower than usual.
The area is entirely car-dependent, as 0% of people use public transport to get to work. Most homes have multiple vehicles, with 44% owning two and 28% owning three.
The community is relatively stable, with 26.3% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.
Full-time employment is common at 65.3%, which is well above the national figure. The most common industries are agriculture, construction, and healthcare.
There are no shops, schools, or parks within walking distance, leaving the area completely car-dependent with a walkability score of zero.
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