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Blanchetown
2 km²
A typical day in Blanchetown is shaped by a very older population and a strong reliance on cars for basic needs. This small community of 247 people has seen its population shrink by 35% since 2011, with the typical resident now 59 years old. The area is predominantly made up of seniors and older adults, with nearly 40% of residents aged 65 or over. This creates a quiet, residential atmosphere where most people live in separate houses and few children are present.
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Seniors aged 65 and over make up 39.3% of the community, which is far above the national figure. Meanwhile, children under 15 are few, making up just 10.9% of the population, a figure that has fallen since 2011.
People born overseas make up 17.0% of the population, a figure that rose 12 points since 2011. English is the most common ancestry at 45.3%, followed by Australian at 28.3%.
Language diversity is very low, with only 1.2% of people using a language other than English at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.
Over half of the community (52.2%) report no religion, which is far above the national figure. This number has risen significantly by 25 points since 2011.
Educational qualifications are much lower than average, with only 3.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Just 22.3% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the state figure.
Weekly incomes are very low, with the typical household earning $831, far below the national figure of $1,746. No one in the community earns $2,000 or more per week.
Long-term health issues are common, with 47.0% of people reporting a condition, far above the national average. This is consistent with the older population, as 8.1% of residents need help with daily activities.
The area has a high proportion of former Defence Force members at 7.5%. However, volunteering has fallen 20 points since 2011 and now stands at 13.8%.
Many residents live alone, accounting for 44.8% of homes, which is far above the national figure. Because of this, the typical home is small, with only 1.8 people per household.
Almost all residents (95.7%) live in a separate house, and 39.7% own their home outright. Rent is much lower than elsewhere, with the typical weekly rent at just $156.
Cars are essential here, as no one commutes by public transport. While most homes have vehicles, 7.3% of households have no motor vehicle, which is a rise since 2011.
The community is very stable, with only 27.6% of people moving in the last five years. There were no recent arrivals from overseas reported.
Only 36.9% of adults are working or looking for work, far below the national figure. Those employed often work in agriculture, retail, or public administration.
The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 2.3. There are no groceries or health services within a 15-minute walk of any home.