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Warrah
55 km²
A high proportion of seniors and couples without children define the small population of Warrah. This sparsely populated area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with a community that is far more religious than the national average. While there are very few children, the typical resident is 38, and many live in de facto relationships. It is a quiet, car-dependent place where most households are larger than usual and typical weekly incomes are well above the state figure.
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Seniors make up 23.9% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 17.2%. While children under 15 are much less common here than in most areas, de facto relationships are among the highest at this level, at 21.6%.
The community is almost entirely born in Australia, with 82.6% born here and no residents born overseas. Those with listed ancestry are predominantly Australian (65.2%), English (30.4%), and Irish (19.6%).
English is the only language used at home for 82.6% of residents. No one in the area uses another language at home, a figure far below the national average of 22.3%.
Christianity is the dominant faith at 78.3%. Only 19.6% of people report having no religion, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.
Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 7.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national average of 26.3%.
Typical household incomes are $2,374 a week, which is well above the New South Wales figure of $1,829. However, typical personal weekly incomes are a little below the national figure at $687.
Residents are in good health, with 19.6% having a long-term health condition, which is well below the national figure of 27.7%. No one in the area requires help with daily activities.
Volunteering is common here, with 18.4% of people volunteering, well above the national figure. About 26.3% of people do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework weekly, which is higher than most areas.
The First Nations population is very small. For those residents, the typical age of 72 is far older than the national figure of 24, and typical personal income is much lower than most areas.
Homes in Warrah are slightly larger than average, with 2.7 people per home. There are no one-parent families here, with most households consisting of couples with or without children.
Housing costs are low, with typical monthly home-loan payments of $1,040, far below the national figure. Typical weekly rent is also well below the state average at $298.
The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. About 23.3% of the workforce works from home, which is a little above the national average.
The population is very stable, with only 20.5% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.
Working or looking for work is very common here, at 78.9%, which is far above the national figure. The unemployment rate is 0.0%, with many people working in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.
Warrah is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no parks, schools, or shops within a 15-minute walk for any home.
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