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Weilmoringle
2,373 km²
Nearly half of the people in Weilmoringle are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, marking it as a community with a very strong First Nations presence. With only 72 residents, it is a sparsely populated area where the typical resident is 43 and many of the adults are in de facto relationships. The community is remarkably stable and traditional, with no recent overseas arrivals and a high proportion of people who have lived there for more than five years.
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The area has a very high First Nations population at 47.2%, which is far above the national figure of 3.2%. It is an older community than most, with the typical resident being 43 and about 18.1% of people aged 65 and over.
The community is entirely born in Australia, with 0.0% of residents born overseas. Most people identify with English, Australian, or Scottish ancestry.
English is the only language used at home, and there are no residents who speak little or no English.
Christianity is the most common affiliation at 44.4%. The proportion of people with no religion is 27.8%, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.
Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 4.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 27.0% of residents completed Year 12, far below the New South Wales figure of 58.9%.
The typical family income is $1,399 a week, which is well below the state and national figures. However, personal incomes are slightly higher than the national figure, and 14.3% of people earn $2,000 or more per week.
Residents generally report fewer health issues than other areas, with 0.0% needing help with daily activities. Only 5.6% of people have a mental health condition, which is well below the national figure of 8.8%.
Volunteerism is high here, with 20.6% of people volunteering, well above the national figure of 14.1%. This contrasts with very low rates of unpaid housework and childcare compared to most areas.
There are 34 First Nations people in the area, whose typical age is 36—far older than the national figure of 24. Typical personal income for First Nations residents is $674, and none have completed Year 12.
One-parent families are very common at 23.1%, which is well above the national average. About 26.1% of people live alone, and most homes hold about 2.4 people.
Renters make up 69.6% of households, a figure far above the national average of 30.6%. Weekly rent is very low at $103, and 82.6% of the homes are separate houses.
The area is highly dependent on cars, as 25.0% of homes have no motor vehicle—far above the national figure. Working from home is common at 29.4%, and there are no public transport stops.
The population is very stable, with only 20.9% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.
About 54.0% of adults are working or looking for work, with a notable 0.0% unemployment rate. Most residents work in agriculture, forestry and fishing, or construction.
The area is entirely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.2. There are no grocery stores or health services within a 15-minute walk, and only 9.4% of homes are near a park.
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