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Southend
2 km²
Far fewer people are born overseas in Southend than in most other parts of Australia. This small community of 292 people has grown by 31% since 2011 and is now home to a population that is far older than the national average. It is a place where home ownership is very high and many residents have a strong connection to the land, with a large number of people working in agriculture.
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The typical resident is 49, making the area far older than South Australia. However, there has been a shift since 2011, with the number of children under 15 rising 12 points to 17.1%.
Only 4.8% of residents were born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%. Most people here have English or Australian ancestry.
English is the primary language for nearly everyone, with only 1.4% of people using another language at home. This is far below the figures for both the state and the nation.
A large majority of the community reports having no religion, at 66.1%. This is far above the national figure of 38.9% and has risen 49 points since 2011.
The area has far fewer adults with a bachelor degree or higher (7.4%) compared to the national average of 26.3%. Certificate III or IV qualifications are the most common, held by 48.8% of residents.
Typical weekly incomes for families ($1,965), households ($1,721), and individuals ($840) are all much higher than in most similar areas.
Residents are generally healthier than the state average, with far fewer people needing help with daily activities (3.4%) or living with a long-term health condition.
Volunteerism is much higher here than across Australia, at 23.5%. There is also a high rate of unpaid care for children and other people.
Families with children make up 48.5% of households. People living alone have become less common, falling 14 points since 2011 to 25.8%.
Housing is almost entirely made up of separate houses, with 52.5% owned outright—far above the national figure. Most homes are large, with 90% having three or more bedrooms.
The community is entirely reliant on cars, as every single home has a motor vehicle and no one uses public transport to get to work.
The population is relatively stable, with 26.2% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.
About 26% of the workforce is employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing. However, full-time employment has fallen 16 points since 2011 to 41.2%.
Southend is very car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. While almost all homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, there is no nearby access to schools, health services, or public transport.