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Wimbledon

24 km²

A small population of just 88 people defines Wimbledon, a rural community in New South Wales. It is a place where First Nations people make up 12.5% of the residents, a figure well above the national average. The community is generally older than the typical Australian town, though it has a high number of families with children. Most residents live in large, detached homes and rely entirely on cars to get around.

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The typical resident is 44, making the area noticeably older than the state and national figures. First Nations people represent 12.5% of the population, which is among the highest for similar areas.

Australia is the birthplace for 90.9% of residents, and only 5.7% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the only language spoken at home by nearly 90% of residents. No one in the community speaks a language other than English, a figure far below the New South Wales average.

Christianity is the most common faith, with 60.2% of people identifying as such. Those with no religion make up 29.5% of the population, which is well below the national figure.

Qualifications are generally lower than average, with only 6.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Around 47.8% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the state average.

Typical weekly household income is $2,399, which is well above the New South Wales figure. Personal incomes are also high, with a typical weekly amount of $933.

Long-term health conditions are far more common here than in most areas, affecting 39.8% of residents. However, no one reported needing help with daily activities.

Local residents are very active in unpaid work, with 32.0% doing over 15 hours of housework weekly. This is far above the national figure, alongside a high rate of people providing unpaid care.

There are 11 First Nations people in the area, who are noticeably younger than the state average with a typical age of 18. While household incomes are far above the national figure, typical personal incomes are well below.

Homes tend to be larger than usual, with an average of 2.8 people per dwelling. Very few people live alone, at just 9.1%, which is far below the state average.

Separate houses make up 75.8% of the dwellings, and 78.8% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Renting is very uncommon here, with only 12.1% of households renting.

The area is entirely car-dependent, as no one uses public transport to commute. Most homes have multiple vehicles, with 42.4% owning two and 42.4% owning three or more.

The community is relatively stable, as only 27.7% of people moved in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work at 73.3%, which is far above the state average. Common industries include accommodation, food, and public administration.

There are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk, resulting in a walkability score of zero.

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