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Willsons Downfall
159 km²
A car-dependent lifestyle defines daily life in Willsons Downfall, where residents live in a sparsely populated area with no local shops, schools, or public transport. The community of 31 people is notably well-educated, with many holding university degrees, though typical incomes remain well below the state and national figures. It is a quiet, stable place where residents are more likely to volunteer and look after children than the average Australian.
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The population is noticeably older than the state and national figures, with a typical age of 45. Children under 15 make up 19.4% of the community, which is a little above the national average.
Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 9.7% of the population, a figure far below the New South Wales average of 29.3%. Common ancestries include Australian, English, Italian, German, and Dutch.
English is the only language used at home, which is far below the state and national figures for linguistic diversity.
About 32.3% of people have no religion, a figure that is about the same as the New South Wales average, while 38.7% identify as Christian.
Residents are highly qualified, with 34.6% holding a bachelor degree or higher and 72.7% completing Year 12, both of which are far above national figures.
Typical weekly family incomes of $1,562 and household incomes of $1,187 are well below the state and national averages. No one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week.
The community is in good health, with 19.4% having a long-term health condition, which is well below the national figure of 27.7%. No residents reported needing help with daily activities or having a mental health condition.
Volunteerism is very high at 46.2%, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Many residents also perform unpaid housework or care for children at rates much higher than most areas.
There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.
Homes are slightly smaller than the national average, with 2.3 people per home.
Housing costs are much lower than most areas, with a typical monthly home loan payment of $1,042 and weekly rent of $250, which is well below the national figure.
The area has no public transport routes or stops, meaning residents rely entirely on private vehicles.
The population is very stable, with only 22.6% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.
Half of the adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the New South Wales average of 58.7%.
The area is completely car-dependent, with no parks, schools, or shops within a 15-minute walk and a walkability score of 0.0.
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