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Not in any Significant Urban Area
980,879 km²
Lower typical incomes and a strong preference for home ownership describe the expansive Not in any Significant Urban Area (SA). This is a predominantly older community, where the typical resident is 47 and nearly a quarter of the population are seniors. Most people live in large, detached houses and have deep roots in the area, with few residents moving recently. It is a largely rural setting where a high proportion of people volunteer and many work in agriculture.
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The area is far older than the national average, with 24.2% of people aged 65 and over. This senior population has grown significantly, rising 7.0 percentage points since 2011, while the proportion of children has fallen.
Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer people born overseas compared to the state and national figures. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, accounting for 42.0% and 40.9% respectively.
English is the primary language for 87.8% of the community. Only 5.0% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.
A little over 47% of people report having no religion, a figure that is well above the national average and has risen by 20 percentage points since 2011.
Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 11.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, the share of people who completed Year 12 rose 7.1 percentage points since 2011.
Typical weekly household income is $1,259, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Only 11.7% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, although this has risen since 2011.
About 32.7% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is well above the national figure. Arthritis is the most common condition, affecting 11.8% of the population.
This is a highly active community for volunteering, with 24.2% of people pitching in, a rate far above the national average. Unpaid housework is also very common, with 25.2% of people doing 15 or more hours a week.
Homes are generally small, with a typical size of 2.3 people. While 51.1% of households are couples with children, nearly 30% of people live alone, which is well above the national figure.
The area is dominated by separate houses, making up 93.6% of dwellings. Home ownership is very strong, with 42.2% of homes owned outright, and typical weekly rents are far below the national figure at $220.
Car dependence is high, as 64.2% of people drive to work and only 0.7% use public transport. Very few homes lack a motor vehicle, with only 3.9% having none.
The population is quite stable, as the share of people who moved in the last five years is among the lowest at this level. Recent overseas arrivals are also well below the national figure at 9.9%.
Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the primary industries for 17.6% of workers. The proportion of adults working or looking for work is well below the national figure at 55.9%.
This is a mostly car-dependent area with a walkability score of 2.5. Access to essentials is limited, as only 32.2% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries.