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Wirrimah

34 km²

Seniors and older adults make up the heart of Wirrimah, where the typical resident is 57. This sparsely populated area is far older than both the state and national averages. It is a place of modest means and strong roots, where most people own their homes outright and work in agriculture. The community is small, with just 62 residents living in a setting that is almost entirely rural and car-dependent.

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Demographics & Identity

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The area is far older than the national figure, with 25.8% of people aged 65 and over. It also has a much higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people than most areas, at 8.1%.

Age groups

Older adults (45–64) 30.6%

Seniors (65+) 25.8%

Children (0–14) 11.3%

Young adults (25–44) 4.8%

62 Population —

57 yrs Median age — Here 57 yrs NSW 39 yrs Aus 38 yrs

8.1% First Nations — Here 8.1% NSW 3.4% Aus 3.2%

25.8% Aged 65+ — Here 25.8% NSW 17.6% Aus 17.2%

11.3% Under 15 — Here 11.3% NSW 18.2% Aus 18.2%

Ancestry & Birthplace

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Most residents were born in Australia, though 16.1% were born overseas, which is higher than in similar areas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

Birthplace

Australia 83.9%

England 8.1%

16.1% Born overseas — Here 16.1% NSW 29.3% Aus 27.7%

Language

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English is the only language spoken at home, which is far below the national and state figures for language diversity.

Languages

English only 100.0%

0.0% Other language — Here 0.0% NSW 26.6% Aus 22.3%

0.0% Limited English → — Here 0.0% NSW 4.5% Aus 3.4%

Religion

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About 56.5% of people identify as Christian, while 32.3% have no religion, a figure that is well below the national average.

Religion

Christianity 58%
No religion 33%
Not stated 8%

32.3% No religion — Here 32.3% NSW 33.2% Aus 38.9%

Education & Qualifications

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Educational qualifications are much lower than most areas, with only 9.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 29.1% completing Year 12.

9.1% Bachelor+ — Here 9.1% NSW 27.8% Aus 26.3%

29.1% Year 12 — Here 29.1% NSW 58.9% Aus 58.8%

0 Schools ≤3 km

Income

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Incomes are far below the national figure, with the typical household earning $1,125 a week. No households earn $3,000 or more per week.

$1,125 Household income — Here $1,125 NSW $1,829 Aus $1,746

$487 Personal income — Here $487 NSW $813 Aus $805

$1,208 Family income — Here $1,208 NSW $2,185 Aus $2,120

0.0% High earners Here 0.0% NSW 13.5% Aus 12.5%

0.0% High-income homes Here 0.0% NSW 25.2% Aus 22.6%

Health & Disability

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Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 38.7% of residents. Arthritis is the most reported condition.

38.7% Health condition Here 38.7% NSW 27.0% Aus 27.7%

9.7% Mental health Here 9.7% NSW 8.0% Aus 8.8%

4.8% Needs assistance — Here 4.8% NSW 5.8% Aus 5.8%

Community Participation

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Unpaid care is a significant part of local life, with 16.4% of people providing care and 34.5% doing over 15 hours of housework weekly. This is far above the state average.

12.7% Volunteering — Here 12.7% NSW 13.0% Aus 14.1%

16.4% Unpaid carers — Here 16.4% NSW 11.5% Aus 11.9%

21.8% Unpaid child care — Here 21.8% NSW 25.3% Aus 26.3%

5.5% Defence service Here 5.5% NSW 2.3% Aus 2.8%

34.5% Housework 15h+ — Here 34.5% NSW 21.2% Aus 20.7%

First Nations

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There are five First Nations people in the area, who are far younger and have a much higher typical personal income ($1,125) than those in similar areas.

5 First Nations people

16 yrs Median age Here 16 yrs NSW 23 yrs Aus 24 yrs

$1,125 Median income Here $1,125 NSW $600 Aus $540

$2,250 Household income Here $2,250 NSW $1,558 Aus $1,507

Family & Households

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Most homes are occupied by couples without children, and the typical household size is a little below the national average at 2.3 people.

Family types

Couples without children 48%
Couples with children 46%
Other families 5%

2.3 Household size —

0.0% One-parent — Here 0.0% NSW 14.0% Aus 14.1%

22.7% Living alone — Here 22.7% NSW 25.0% Aus 25.6%

Housing & Dwellings

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Housing is dominated by separate houses, with 72.7% owned outright, far above the state figure. No one in the area rents their home.

Tenure

Owned outright 64%
Owned with a mortgage 36%

$1,063 Mortgage — Here $1,063 NSW $2,167 Aus $1,863

0.70 People / bedroom — Here 0.70 NSW 0.90 Aus 0.80

0.0% Renting — Here 0.0% NSW 32.6% Aus 30.6%

72.7% Owned outright — Here 72.7% NSW 31.5% Aus 31.0%

100.0% Separate houses — Here 100.0% NSW 65.6% Aus 72.3%

Transport & Vehicles

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The area is entirely dependent on cars, as 100% of homes have at least one vehicle and there are no public transport stops.

Travel to work

Car (driver) 85.7%

Worked at home 19.0%

0.0% No car — Here 0.0% NSW 9.2% Aus 7.4%

19.0% Work from home — Here 19.0% NSW 31.0% Aus 21.0%

0.0% PT commute — Here 0.0% NSW 2.7% Aus 3.1%

0 PT stops

0.00 Stops/1k Here 0.00 NSW 5.27

Migration & Movement

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Migration is somewhat common for the area, with 36.8% of residents moving in the last five years, though this is well below the national average.

36.8% Recent movers — Here 36.8% NSW 39.9% Aus 40.7%

Jobs & Industry

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Agriculture, forestry and fishing are the main industries for 57.1% of workers. While full-time employment is very high, the unemployment rate of 18.5% is among the highest for similar areas.

Industry

Agriculture, forestry & fishing 57.1%

Transport & warehousing 19.0%

Health care & social assistance 14.3%