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Westwood
48 km²
A very small population of just 7 people makes Westwood a sparsely populated and largely non-residential area. The community is older than the national figure, with a typical resident aged 42. It is a wealthy pocket of the Snowy Valleys region, where typical weekly household incomes are far above both state and national levels. This combination of high income and a tiny population defines its quiet, rural character.
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The population is very small, with only 7 residents. The typical age is 42, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 38.
The most common country of birth is Australia at 100%, ahead of England (0%).
The most common language used at home is English only at 100%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).
The most common religious affiliation is Christianity at 57%, ahead of Not stated (43%).
There are no schools within 3 km, a situation more common than in about 59% of similar areas.
Typical weekly personal incomes are far above the national figure, reaching $1,874. Similarly, typical household and family incomes of $3,250 are among the highest for similar areas.
The most common long-term health conditions reported is Asthma at 57%, ahead of Arthritis (0%).
There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living here, which is the case for about 60% of similar areas.
Homes here tend to be larger than most areas, with 2.7 people per home, which is about the same as the state and national figures.
There is plenty of space in the home, with only 0.60 people per bedroom, a figure well below the national average.
Public transport is non-existent here, with no routes or stops serving the area.
The most common industries people work in is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 38%, ahead of Mining (0%).
The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk, and the terrain is steeper than the state average.
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