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Wiarborough
213 km²
A tiny population of just 18 people makes Wiarborough a sparsely populated rural area. This is a very old community where the typical resident is 59, far older than the national figure. Life here is deeply car-dependent, with no local schools or shops and an environment defined by its steep terrain. It is a quiet, residential pocket of the Upper Lachlan Shire.
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The area is very old, with a typical age of 59. This is far older than the national figure of 38 and among the highest for similar areas.
The most common country of birth is Australia at 50%, ahead of New Zealand (17%).
The most common language used at home is English only at 67%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).
The most common religious affiliation is Christianity at 39%, ahead of No religion (39%).
There are no schools within 3 km of this area.
Incomes are much lower than most similar areas. The typical weekly family and household income is $1,375, which is well below the New South Wales figure of $2,185.
The most common long-term health conditions reported is Other condition at 33%, ahead of Arthritis (17%).
There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living here.
Homes are smaller than in most areas, with typically 2.1 people per home, which is a little below the national figure of 2.5.
People per bedroom is among the highest at this level, sitting well above the national figure. The typical monthly home-loan payment is $1,900, which is about the same as the Australian figure.
Public transport is non-existent here, with no routes or stops and departures far below the state average.
The most common industries people work in is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 50%, ahead of Mining (0%).
The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools, and the terrain is much steeper than the state average.
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