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Whoota
7 km²
Outright home ownership is very high in Whoota, where over half of the residents own their houses without a mortgage. This is a small, older community in the Mid-Coast region, with a typical resident aged 61. The neighbourhood is mostly made up of large, detached houses and people with high levels of education. It is a quiet, car-dependent area where many residents are retired or working in professional roles.
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The community is far older than the national figure, with 31.5% of people aged 65 and over. While children under 15 make up 16.4% of the population, there are no residents aged 15 to 24.
A higher proportion of people were born overseas compared to similar areas, though this is still far below the state average at 19.2%. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.
English is the main language for 89% of the community. Very few people use another language at home, at 4.1%, which is far below the national figure.
About 42.5% of residents report having no religion, a figure that is well above the national average. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 45.2%.
The area is highly qualified, with 64.1% of people completing Year 12 and 28.6% holding a bachelor degree or higher, both of which are much higher than in similar areas.
Household incomes are generally strong, with 26.7% of homes earning $3,000 or more a week. The typical personal weekly income is $843, which is slightly above the national figure.
Long-term health conditions are very common here, affecting 43.8% of people, which is far above the national figure. However, no one reported needing help with daily activities.
Volunteering is very common at 25.4%, far above the state average. A high proportion of people also spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework.
There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area, which is lower than most similar areas.
Most homes are small, with a typical size of 2.1 people. Couples without children make up the largest group at 56.6% of households.
Every home in Whoota is a separate detached house, and 90% have three or more bedrooms. No one in the area is renting.
The area is entirely dependent on cars, as 100% of homes have at least one motor vehicle and no one uses public transport to get to work.
Movement into the area is lower than the national trend, with 30.6% of people having moved house in the last five years.
The workforce is smaller than in similar areas, with only 46% of adults working or looking for work. However, unemployment is non-existent at 0.0%.
The neighbourhood is completely car-dependent, with no shops, parks, or schools within a 15-minute walk and a very steep average terrain slope.
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