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Mount Zeil
6,693 km²
Spanning over 6,600 square kilometres of remote landscape, Mount Zeil is a sparsely populated area with a very young population. It is a community where 62.3% of residents are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and nearly half the population are children under 15. This creates a distinctive demographic profile where the typical resident is just 26 years old. The area is defined by large family households and a strong connection to First Nations languages and culture.
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The community is exceptionally young, with a typical age of 26 and no residents aged 65 or over. This is far younger than the national figure of 38, and children under 15 make up 44.9% of the population.
The population is almost entirely Australian-born, with no residents born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.
Language diversity is very high, with 66.7% of people using a language other than English at home, far above the national figure of 22.3%.
Religious affiliation is high, with 52.2% of people identifying as Christian. Those with no religion make up 18.8%, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.
Educational attainment is much lower than most areas, with only 18.6% of people completing Year 12, far below the national figure of 58.8%. Only 7% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.
Incomes are among the lowest in the region, with a typical weekly household income of $900, which is far below the national figure of $1,746.
Residents report very few long-term health conditions (4.3%) and no one needs help with daily activities, both of which are well below the national figures.
Family care is a priority here, with 41.9% of people caring for children unpaid, which is far above the national figure of 26.3%.
First Nations culture is central to the community; 69.8% of residents speak a First Nations language, and the typical personal income for First Nations people is $236, far below the national figure.
Homes are typically crowded, with an average of 3.7 people per dwelling, well above the national figure of 2.5. Almost all families are couples with children.
Living spaces are tight, with an average of 1.6 people per bedroom, which is far above the national figure of 0.8.
The area is entirely without public transport, with no routes or stops available for residents.
The population is very stable, with only 21.9% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.
Employment levels are among the lowest at this level, with only 30.2% of adults working or looking for work, far below the national figure of 61.1%.
The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.2. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.
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