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Aramac
1 km²
Aramac is one of the smallest communities in its category, with a population of 226 people that has shrunk by 24% since 2011. It is an older community where the typical resident is 45, and it is largely made up of people born in Australia. The town is very walkable, with most homes within a short stroll of health services, schools, and shops. This small settlement is defined by its high rate of home ownership and a workforce heavily employed in public administration and agriculture.
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The area has a higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people than most similar areas, at 8.0%. While the population is noticeably older than the national figure, 19.0% of residents are seniors, and 18.6% are children under 15.
Very few people were born overseas, at just 4.0%, which is far below the national figure. English and Australian ancestries are the most common, making up 54.0% and 41.6% respectively.
English is the primary language for 96.5% of the community. Only 1.8% of residents use another language at home, and there are no residents who speak little or no English.
Religion is common here, with 62.8% of people identifying as Christian. The proportion of people with no religion is 34.1%, which is well below the national figure.
Educational qualifications are much lower than in most similar areas, with only 6.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is also far below the national figure at 30.6%.
Typical personal weekly income is $736, which is a little below the national figure. Household incomes are also well below the state average, with the typical family earning $1,483 a week.
Long-term health conditions are well above the national figure at 34.5%, with arthritis and asthma being the most common. However, the rate of people needing help with daily activities is much lower than in most similar areas.
Volunteering is very high here, with 23.9% of people helping out, well above the national figure. Roughly a quarter of residents also do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework a week.
The community has a high number of people living alone at 44.6%, far above the national figure. One-parent families are also much more common than in most similar areas, making up 22.2% of households.
Home ownership is very strong, with 54.5% of homes owned outright, far above the national average. Housing is very affordable, with a typical weekly rent of just $93.
Most people drive to work, and 10.1% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is well above the national figure. No one in the community uses public transport to commute.
The population is relatively stable, with 30.7% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure.
Full-time employment is very high at 78.4%, far above the national figure. The most common industries are public administration and safety, followed by agriculture, forestry and fishing.
The town is very walkable, with 92.5% of homes having a 15-minute-city walkshed. Most residents can easily walk to groceries, health services and schools, though there is no public transport within a 10-minute walk.