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Warranulla
41 km²
Tucked away in the Mid-Coast region of New South Wales, Warranulla is a tiny, sparsely populated rural area of just 46 people. It is a place of contrasts, where a very high proportion of children live alongside a typical resident age of 52, which is far older than the national figure. The community is largely settled and stable, with very few people moving in recently and a strong tendency toward volunteering.
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The area has a unique age split, with children under 15 making up 21.7% of the population—well above the national average—while the typical resident is far older than most Australians at 52 years.
Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas roots are predominantly of English and Irish ancestry.
English is the only language used at home here, which is far below the national and state figures for linguistic diversity.
Christianity is the most common religion, and the proportion of people who claim no religion is far below the national average.
A high number of residents have completed Year 12, and those with a bachelor's degree or higher make up 21.9% of the community.
While typical personal and household incomes are well below the national figure, a striking 18.8% of people earn over $2,000 a week, which is well above the state average.
Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, though no one reported needing help with daily activities.
Volunteerism is very high at 34.4%, far above the national figure, and a large number of residents spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework.
There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area.
Most households consist of couples with children, though homes here are smaller than usual with only 2.1 people per dwelling.
The typical monthly home loan payment is $1,563, which is a little below the national average.
The area has no public transport routes or stops, making it entirely dependent on private vehicles.
The population is very stable, with only 16.2% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national rate of 40.7%.
About 59.4% of adults are working or looking for work, which is about the same as the state average.
The area is completely car-dependent, with no shops, schools, or parks within walking distance and a steep average terrain slope of 13.9%.
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