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Walleroobie
231 km²
A very small population of just 53 people defines Walleroobie, making it much smaller than most similar areas. It is a family-oriented community where children under 15 are much more common than in most other areas. The typical resident is 37, making the population a little younger than the national figure. This rural New South Wales spot is largely composed of Australian-born families who work primarily in agriculture.
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The community is younger than usual, with children under 15 making up 20.8% of the population. Conversely, the proportion of seniors aged 65 and over is well below both the state and national figures.
Residents are almost exclusively born in Australia, with no one born overseas. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, and Irish.
English is the only language used at home, which is far below the national and state proportions for non-English speaking households.
Christianity is the dominant faith, with 79.2% of people identifying as such. Those with no religion make up 13.2%, which is far below the national figure.
Educational qualifications are lower than in most areas, with no adults holding a bachelor degree and only 38.5% completing Year 12.
Typical weekly family and household incomes are well below state and national figures, though typical personal weekly income is about the same as the national figure at $843.
A little more than 7% of people need help with daily activities, which is much higher than in most areas. Long-term health conditions affect 26.4% of the population.
Volunteering is incredibly high here, with 48.8% of people volunteering—far above the national rate. Many residents also spend significant time on unpaid housework.
There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.
Families are generally large, with 2.6 people per home. The community is dominated by couples with children, and there are no one-parent families.
Rental costs are very low, with a typical weekly rent of $175, which is far below the national and state figures.
The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no public transport stops or routes available. About 26.9% of workers work from home.
The population is very stable, with only 22.9% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national trend.
Job prospects are strong, with an unemployment rate of 0.0% and a much higher full-time employment rate than most areas. Most of the workforce is employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.
This is a car-dependent area with no shops, schools, or parks within a 15-minute walk.
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