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Urbenville
1 km²
A far older population than the state average defines Urbenville, where the typical resident is 58. This small community has seen its population shrink by 27% since 2011, leaving a village of just 218 people. It is a place of stark contrasts, featuring a much higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents than the national figure. With many seniors and a high number of people living alone, the area has a quiet, residential feel.
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The community is far older than the national average, with 35.3% of people aged 65 and over. This is mirrored by a small number of children, who make up only 11.0% of the population.
Most residents were born in Australia, and English and Australian are the most common ancestries. The proportion of people born overseas is 9.6%, which is far below the national figure.
English is the primary language here, with only 2.3% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national average, and there are no residents who speak little or no English.
A significant 44.0% of residents report having no religion, a figure well above the national average. This has risen sharply by 33 points since 2011.
Qualifications are lower than in most areas, with only 26.7% of residents completing Year 12. Those with a bachelor degree or higher make up 9.0% of the population, far below the state average.
Typical incomes are among the lowest in the country, with the usual household earning $732 a week. This is far below the national figure of $1,746.
Health challenges are common here; 46.3% of people have a long-term health condition, and 19.3% need help with daily activities, both of which are far above the state average.
Unpaid care is a key part of local life, with 15.4% of people providing unpaid care. However, the number of volunteers has fallen 20 points since 2011 to 12.8%.
Living alone is very common, with 45.3% of residents in single-person homes, far above the national figure. Consequently, homes are small, with an average of 1.9 people per dwelling.
Separate houses make up 97.9% of all homes. Home ownership is high, with 45.3% of dwellings owned outright, while typical weekly rents are far below the national figure at $220.
Cars are the primary way to get around, though 24.3% of workers walk to their jobs. No one in the area commutes by public transport.
The area has seen very little new immigration, with no recent arrivals from overseas. About 35.4% of the population moved house in the last five years.
The local job market is struggling, with an unemployment rate of 20.8%—far above the national figure. Only 28.2% of adults are working or looking for work.
Urbenville is very walkable, with 99% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, and parks. This is far above the state average for amenity access.