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Emmaville
6 km²
Daily life in Emmaville is geared toward a senior population, as the typical resident is now 59. The community has shrunk significantly since 2011, losing about a third of its people. This shift is seen in the high number of people over 65 and a far lower percentage of children compared to the national figure. It is a quiet, residential area where half of all people live alone in their own homes.
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Emmaville is far older than the rest of Australia, with 38.5% of residents aged 65 and over. This senior population has grown sharply, while the proportion of children under 15 has fallen by 15 percentage points since 2011.
Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas birthplaces make up 10.1% of the population. Ancestry is predominantly Australian and English, accounting for over 80% of the community.
English is the primary language here, with only 1.4% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure and has fallen since 2011.
Religious affiliation is more common than in most areas, with 56.1% of people identifying as Christian. Those with no religion make up 29.4% of the community, which is well below the national average.
Educational attainment is much lower than in other similar areas, with only 6.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Around 39.7% of residents finished school at Year 10.
Typical incomes are far below the state and national figures, with a typical weekly household income of just $716. No households in the area earn $3,000 or more per week.
Health challenges are common, with 47.3% of people living with a long-term condition. This is far above the national figure, and 11.1% of residents need help with daily activities.
A higher proportion of people do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework than in most areas. Meanwhile, 6.3% of residents have served in the Defence Force, which is well above the national average.
Living arrangements are typically small, with just 1.8 people per home. This is consistent with the fact that 50% of residents live alone, a figure that has risen 25 points since 2011.
Home ownership is very high, with 57.4% of homes owned outright. Most people live in separate houses, and the typical weekly rent of $150 is far below the national average.
The area is highly dependent on cars, as 0% of people commute using public transport. However, working from home has increased, now accounting for 10.3% of the workforce.
The community is very stable, with only 25% of people having moved in the last five years. This is far below the national figure, and there have been no recent arrivals from overseas.
Job activity is much lower than in most areas, with only 31.7% of adults working or looking for work. Those who are employed often work in agriculture, forestry, fishing or health care.
The area is somewhat walkable and has excellent access to health services. However, it is very poorly served for groceries, with no homes within a 15-minute walk of a store.