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Wapengo
75 km²
Almost every home in Wapengo is owned outright, creating a community where 63.2% of residents have no mortgage. It is a small, sparsely populated area with a population of 93 people and a very high typical age of 60. The community is characterised by a highly qualified population and a high proportion of seniors, with few children and a strong preference for detached housing. This creates a quiet, residential atmosphere where most people are older and financially secure in their own homes.
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The area is far older than the national figure, with 30.1% of people aged 65 and over and a typical age of 60. Children under 15 make up only 11.8% of the population, which is well below the New South Wales average of 18.2%.
Most residents were born in Australia, though 16.1% were born overseas, which is higher than in most similar areas. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries reported.
English is the only language used at home, with 0.0% of people using another language. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.
A large majority of the community has no religion at 60.2%, which is far above the Australian average of 38.9%.
Wapengo is highly qualified, with 37.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the state average of 27.8%. Additionally, 64.9% have completed Year 12, which is much higher than most similar areas.
Typical household incomes are a little below the national figure at $1,406 a week. Only 7.9% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is far below the New South Wales average of 25.2%.
Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 32.3% of the population. Arthritis is the most reported condition, affecting 15.1% of residents.
A high proportion of people do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework each week, at 35.9%, which is far above the national figure. However, only 12.8% care for children unpaid, which is far below the state average.
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 0.0%, which is well below the national average.
Small households are common, with 31.6% of people living alone and a typical size of just 2.0 people per home. This is much lower than the national figure of 2.5.
Every single home in the area is a separate detached house, and 84.2% of these have three or more bedrooms. Renting is uncommon, occurring in only 13.2% of households.
The community is entirely dependent on cars, as every home has at least one motor vehicle and there are no public transport stops. About 21.9% of the workforce works from home.
The population is relatively stable, with 24.4% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.
Full-time employment is much higher than in most similar areas at 65.6%. People primarily work in agriculture, public administration, and health care.
The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no grocery stores, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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