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Burra
4 km²
Far older than the national average, Burra is a community where the typical resident is 56 years old. It is a place with a high proportion of seniors and a strong spirit of volunteering, which is among the highest in the region. The town is mostly made up of detached houses and people living alone, contributing to a quiet, residential feel. While incomes here are much lower than the state and national figures, the area is very walkable and highly accessible to parks and health services.
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The population has aged significantly, with people aged 65 and over making up 35.2% of the community. This is far above the national figure of 17.2% and has risen by nearly 9 points since 2011.
Most residents were born in Australia, and the community has strong English and Australian ancestry. Those born overseas make up 11.9% of the population, which is far below the national average of 27.7%.
English is the primary language for 86.6% of the community. Only 3.9% of people use another language at home, a figure far below the 22.3% seen across Australia.
A large portion of the population reports no religion, at 47.6%. This is well above the national figure and represents a significant rise of 23 points since 2011.
Educational qualifications are lower than the state and national averages, with only 11.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Those who completed Year 12 make up 34.6% of the community.
Typical incomes are much lower than elsewhere, with the usual household earning $787 a week, far below the national figure of $1,746. Only 4.2% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.
Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 36.3% of people. Mental health conditions are also much more frequent, at 12.3%.
Volunteering is very high at 30.7%, which is far above the national average of 14.1%. However, the number of people caring for children unpaid is well below the national figure.
The area has a high number of single-person households, with 43.3% of people living alone. This helps explain why the typical home is small, with only 2.0 people per dwelling.
Home ownership is strong, with 45.5% of houses owned outright. While most are separate houses, the typical weekly rent of $180 is far below the national figure of $375.
Cars are the primary way people get to work, and no one commutes using public transport. About 6.7% of homes do not have a motor vehicle.
The community is relatively stable, with 33.7% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national average of 40.7%.
Working or looking for work is less common here than in the state, at 46.4%. Full-time employment is also far below the national average at 47.3%.
The town is very walkable, with 98.7% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park. It also has a high number of walkable amenities per 1,000 residents compared to the state average.