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Sturt Plateau
12,418 km²
A shifting population marks the current character of Sturt Plateau, where 41.9% of residents have moved here in the last five years. This is a very small and sparsely populated area with only 37 people. It is an older community, with a typical resident aged 53, which is far older than the national figure. The area is defined by a strong connection to the land, as more than half of the workforce is employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing.
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The area is far older than the rest of the Territory, with a typical age of 53 and very few children under 15. It is also an area where no residents identify as being in a de facto relationship.
About 18.9% of people were born overseas, which is much higher than most similar areas. The most common ancestries are English and Australian.
English is the only language used at home, which is far below the national and territory figures for language diversity.
About 56.8% of people identify as Christian, while 40.5% have no religion, a figure slightly above the national average.
Educational qualifications are lower than in most areas, with no residents holding a bachelor degree or higher and 45.5% having completed Year 12.
Personal incomes are a little above the national figure, with a typical weekly pay of $900. Typical family and household incomes are slightly below the territory average.
The community is relatively healthy, with no one needing help with daily activities or reporting a mental health condition. However, 24.3% have a long-term health condition, which is well above the territory figure.
Volunteering is very common here, with 39.4% of people volunteering, a rate far above the national figure. Very few people provide unpaid care or care for children.
There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.
Most homes are occupied by couples, with 56.7% being couples without children and 50% being couples with children.
Homes are slightly more crowded than the national average, with 0.90 people per bedroom.
Working from home is very common, with 60% of the workforce doing so, which is far above the national figure. There are no public transport stops or routes in the area.
The population is quite mobile, with 41.9% of residents moving into the area within the last five years.
The workforce is very active, with 90.9% of adults working or looking for work and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Most residents work as managers or in agriculture.
The area is not walkable, with no street intersections and no walkable amenities for residents.
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