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Rural Balance
1,963 km²
A high proportion of residents in Rural Balance earn $3,000 or more a week, with 38.4% of households reaching this level. This is a notably young community where the typical resident is just 30, far younger than the national figure. While the total population has shrunk slightly to 605 people, the area remains a high-income hub with a well-qualified workforce. The community is characterized by a mix of young professionals and families, many of whom have moved here recently.
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The typical resident is 30, which is far younger than the Australian average of 38. While the number of children under 15 has fallen since 2011, de facto relationships are very common, sitting well above the national figure.
Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas origins are far fewer than the national average. Australian, English, Scottish, and Irish are the most common ancestries reported.
English is the primary language spoken here, with only 6.8% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure, and there are no residents who speak little or no English.
About 41.3% of people identify as Christian and 41.2% as having no religion. The proportion of people with no religion has risen since 2011 and is slightly above the national figure.
Educational attainment is high, with 64.3% of residents completing Year 12 and 24.1% holding a bachelor degree or higher. These figures are much higher than most similar areas.
Incomes are very high here; the typical household earns $2,562 a week, which is well above the national figure. This wealth is reflected in the 38.4% of households earning over $3,000 weekly, a significant increase since 2011.
Residents are generally healthier than the national average, with fewer people reporting long-term health conditions. Only 3.0% of people need help with daily activities, which is much lower than most areas.
Community spirit is high, with 19.7% of people volunteering, a figure well above the national average. There is also a very strong connection to the Defence Force, with 14.8% of residents having served.
Homes here are larger than usual, with a typical size of 3.0 people. This is consistent with the fact that 54.5% of households are couples with children, while very few people live alone.
Separate houses make up 91.3% of the market, though renting is far more common here than nationally at 41.3%. The typical weekly rent of $380 is much higher than in most similar areas.
The area is entirely car-dependent, as every single home has at least one motor vehicle and no one commutes by public transport. About 17.6% of the workforce now works from home.
This is a transient community, with 46.3% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are also far more common here than they are across Australia.
Employment is strong, with a very low unemployment rate of 1.4% and 70.7% of people working full-time. Many residents work in public administration and safety, or as managers.
The area is heavily car-dependent with a low walkability score. While most people can walk to a park, almost no one can walk to groceries, health services, or schools.