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Spalding
1 km²
A population of 194 people lives in Spalding, where the typical resident is 49, making it far older than the national figure. This small community has seen its numbers shrink by 27% since 2011, while the proportion of seniors has risen significantly. It is a place where nearly 1 in 4 residents are aged 65 or over, and where many people live alone in detached houses. Despite the shrinking population, the area remains highly walkable with easy access to most local amenities.
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The community is far older than the national average, with a significant rise in people aged 65 and over since 2011. It also has a much higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people compared to the rest of the state.
Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up only 7.7% of the population, which is far below the national figure. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, and German.
English is the only language used at home, which is far below the state and national averages. There are currently no residents who speak little or no English.
A majority of residents report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average and has risen by 26 points since 2011.
Qualifications are generally lower than the state average, with only 4.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, the number of people completing Year 12 rose significantly since 2011.
Incomes are much lower than the national figure, with a typical weekly household income of $888. No one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week.
Residents struggle more with health than those in other areas, with far more people reporting long-term health conditions and mental health issues. About 8.8% of people need help with daily activities.
Volunteer rates are higher than the national figure, and a high number of residents provide unpaid care. There is also a much higher rate of former Defence Force members compared to most areas.
About 33.3% of people live alone, which is well above the national average. This helps explain why homes are smaller, with only 2.1 people per household.
The area is dominated by separate houses, and 42.2% are owned outright, which is far above the national average. Rent and mortgage payments are both much lower than the national figures.
Every home has at least one motor vehicle, and no one commutes by public transport. Working from home is also non-existent here.
The population is relatively stable, as only 24% of residents moved in the last five years, which is far below the national average.
Unemployment is very high at 16.9%, which is far above the national figure. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, or in health and social assistance.
The area is very walkable, with every home within a 15-minute walk of a school, park, and groceries. However, no one is within a 15-minute walk of health services.