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Wittitrin
186 km²
A stark contrast to the state average in many ways, Wittitrin is a small, quiet community of just 56 people. It is a place where residents are generally older than the national figure, and a high proportion of people live in de facto relationships. While the area is sparsely populated, it is marked by a strong culture of volunteering and unpaid care. These features create a community that feels very different from the typical New South Wales town.
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The typical resident is 44, making the area noticeably older than both the state and nation. It has very few children and seniors, though a high 23.5% of people are in de facto relationships, which is far above the national figure.
Most people were born in Australia, and the population has a much lower rate of overseas birth (5.4%) than the national average. Common ancestries include Australian, English, and German.
While 7.1% of residents use a language other than English at home, this is still far below the national average. No one in the area reported speaking little or no English.
A large number of residents, 46.4%, report having no religion. This is well above the national figure and significantly higher than the state average.
Qualifications are mixed, with a high 24.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, the proportion of people who completed Year 12 is far below the national average.
The typical weekly household income of $1,437 is well below the New South Wales figure. Personal weekly incomes are also a little below the national average.
Mental health conditions are reported at 16.1%, which is well above the national average. Similarly, 16.1% of people need help with daily activities, a rate far above the state figure.
This is a community of helpers, with 26.8% of people volunteering, which is far above the national average. Many residents also spend significant time on unpaid housework and providing care.
There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in the area, which is well below the state and national averages.
Families with children make up 52.5% of households. The typical home has 2.5 people, which is about the same as the national average.
Housing costs are very low, with a typical weekly rent of $215 and monthly home-loan payments of $780, both of which are far below state and national figures.
The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes available. Around 22.7% of workers operate from home, which is a little above the national average.
The population is very stable, as only 20.8% of people have moved in the last five years. This is far below the national rate of 40.7%.
Only 51.2% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the national average. However, the unemployment rate is 0.0%, and many residents work in health care and social assistance.
The area is completely car-dependent, with no groceries, parks, or schools within a 15-minute walk. The terrain is also steeper than the state average.
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