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Ranken

19,843 km²

A staggering 80% of people in Ranken have moved here in the last five years. This is a very young community where the typical resident is just 27, far younger than the national figure. With a population of only 51 people, it is a sparsely populated area with a strong First Nations presence. The community is largely focused on agriculture, with most residents working full-time in that industry.

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The community is notably young, with a typical age of 27 and a children's population that is well above the national figure. About 41.2% of residents are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, which is far above the Territory average.

The population is almost entirely Australian-born, with no residents born overseas. Most people identify with English or Australian ancestry.

Language diversity is high, with 33.3% of people using another language at home, a figure far above the national average. However, no one in the area reported speaking little or no English.

Over half of the residents identify as Christian, while 29.4% have no religion, which is well below the national figure.

Educational attainment is lower than most areas, with no adults holding a bachelor degree. Most residents have a Certificate III or IV, and 47.6% finished Year 12.

Typical weekly incomes are much higher than in most similar areas, with families earning $2,624 and individuals earning $963.

Residents are in very good health, with no one needing daily help and a long-term health condition rate of 15.7%, which is far below the national figure.

Volunteer rates are very high at 26.2%, far above the national average. In contrast, very few people provide unpaid care or housework compared to the rest of the Territory.

First Nations people make up a significant part of the community, with 71.4% speaking a First Nations language. Typical personal income for First Nations residents is $866, which is far above the national figure.

Homes are more crowded than usual, with 2.9 people per home and 1.3 people per bedroom. One-parent families are also more common here than in most areas.

Rent is exceptionally affordable, with a typical weekly rent of $143, which is far below both the state and national figures.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport options available. Interestingly, 43.5% of people walk to work.

The community is highly mobile, with 80% of the population having moved into the area within the last five years, a rate far above the national average.

Employment is dominated by agriculture, forestry, and fishing, which accounts for 100% of jobs. Every employed person works full-time, and there is no unemployment in the area.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0 and no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.

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