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Little Wobby
1 km²
An exceptionally small and older community, Little Wobby is a sparsely populated area with only 23 residents. It is far older than most similar areas, with a typical resident aged 62 and a significant proportion of seniors. The community is largely non-residential in feel, characterized by a very small number of households and a distinct lack of children. This quiet pocket in the Central Coast region is defined by its high proportion of retirees and a strong tendency toward secularism.
Little Wobby's schools draw a more advantaged community than local incomes would suggest.
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The area is far older than the national figure, with 30.4% of people aged 65 and over. No children under 15 live here, and a high 56.5% of residents are in de facto relationships.
Most residents were born in Australia, though 13% were born overseas. The most common ancestries are Scottish, Irish, and English.
While 17.4% of people use a language other than English at home, this is still well below the New South Wales and national figures. Everyone in the community speaks English to some extent.
A huge 73.9% of residents report having no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.
The community is well-qualified, with 30.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is well above the national average. Over half the population has completed Year 12.
Typical incomes are much lower than in most areas; the usual weekly household income is $1,124, which is well below the national figure of $1,746.
The area is healthier than most, with no residents needing help with daily activities and 0% reporting a mental health condition. About 26.1% have a long-term health condition, which is a little below the national figure.
Volunteering is higher than most areas at 21.7%. Additionally, 30.4% of people spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework, well above the national figure.
There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living here, which is lower than most similar areas.
Homes are small, with a typical 1.9 people per household, well below the national figure of 2.5. Most are couples without children.
The typical weekly rent of $225 is far below the national figure. However, typical monthly home-loan payments are a little above the national average at $2,167.
The area is very isolated from public transport, with no stops or routes available. Residents face a very long 73-minute walk to the nearest stop.
The population is very stable, with only 16% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.
Only 52.2% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below both the state and national figures.
The area is strictly car-dependent with a walkability score of 1.1. While 91% of homes are near a park, no residents are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.
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