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Wean
221 km²
Very few people live in Wean, which is smaller than about 78% of similar areas. It is a predominantly white community with a population of just 34 people. The area is noticeably older than the national average, though it has a fair number of children. Most residents are married and live in a car-dependent environment with very low typical incomes.
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The typical resident is 44, making the area noticeably older than the state and national figures. However, the proportion of people aged 65 and over is much lower than in most similar areas.
No one here was born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%. Most residents claim Australian or English ancestry.
English is the only language used at home, which is far below the national average for linguistic diversity.
More than half of the community identifies as Christian, while 32.4% of people report having no religion.
Qualifications are much lower than in most similar areas, with no residents holding a bachelor's degree and only 28.1% completing Year 12.
Typical weekly household incomes are $1,062, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. No one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week.
Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most similar areas, with 38.2% of people affected. Around 8.8% of residents need help with daily activities, which is well above the national figure.
Unpaid care is very common, with 31.3% of people providing care—a figure far above the national average. This is consistent with the high number of people caring for children unpaid.
There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living here, which is smaller than about 60% of similar areas.
Most households consist of couples with children, and there are no one-parent families. Homes are slightly smaller than usual, with 2.2 people per home.
Rent is far below the national average, with a typical weekly cost of $200. There are also fewer people per bedroom than in most similar areas.
There are no public transport stops or routes serving the area.
About 29% of the population has moved in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.
Only 53.1% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the national figure of 61.1%.
The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, schools, or health services.
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