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Wyneden
24 km²
A car-dependent lifestyle defines the small community of Wyneden, where residents rely on private vehicles for every need. It is a sparsely populated area with a population of just 42 people, marked by a significantly older demographic and a high proportion of First Nations residents. This quiet pocket of New South Wales is an adult-heavy community with no children under 15, where most people live in large, detached family homes.
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The area is far older than the national average, with a typical resident aged 54 and 31.0% of the population aged 65 or over. It also has a First Nations population of 9.5%, which is well above the New South Wales figure of 3.4%.
Every resident was born in Australia, meaning the proportion of overseas-born people is far below the national figure. English is the most common ancestry at 52.4%, followed by Australian at 40.5%.
English is the only language used at home, which is far below the national average for language diversity. No residents speak little or no English.
Christianity is the dominant faith at 73.8%, while 31.0% of residents report having no religion, a figure that is a little below the state average.
Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 10.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 33.3% having completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure.
Typical weekly household and family incomes are $1,062, which is far below the national figures. However, 17.5% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, a figure well above the national average.
Long-term health conditions are reported by 31.0% of residents, which is well above the national average. Arthritis is the most common condition, affecting 21.4% of the population.
The area has a high number of volunteers at 20.0% and a strong connection to the military, with 11.6% of residents having served in the Defence Force, well above the state average.
The First Nations community here is much older than in other areas, with a typical age of 50. Typical personal income for this group is $949, which is far above the national figure.
Homes are typically small, with only 2.0 people per home, and one-parent families are well above the national average at 22.5%.
Every home is a separate house, and half are owned outright, which is far above the national average. Renting is non-existent here, as 0.0% of households rent.
Working from home is very common at 42.9%, and every household owns at least one motor vehicle. There are no public transport stops or routes available.
The population is quite mobile, with 47.7% of residents having moved in the last five years, which is well above the national average.
About 55.0% of adults are working or looking for work, with a focus on agriculture, forestry, and fishing. Unemployment is non-existent at 0.0%.
Wyneden is completely car-dependent, with no shops, parks, or schools within a 15-minute walk and a walkability score of 0.0.
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