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Wando Bridge
66 km²
A small population of just 41 people defines Wando Bridge, a rural community where family life and high employment are central. The area is predominantly made up of couples with children, and it is unusual for having no residents aged 65 or over. Most people here work full-time and earn weekly incomes well above the national figure, often in agriculture or management. It is a quiet, car-dependent setting where local volunteering is far more common than the state average.
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The community is mostly made up of adults, with 68.2% aged between 25 and 64. It is a family-oriented area where 25.7% of people are in de facto relationships, a figure far above the national average.
Everyone in the community was born in Australia, which is far below the national figure for overseas births. Those with listed ancestry are primarily Australian, Scottish, and Irish.
English is the only language spoken at home, which is far below the state and national figures for linguistic diversity.
About half of the residents identify as Christian, while 36.6% of people report having no religion, a figure a little below the national average.
While 62.5% of residents have completed Year 12, which is well above the national figure, those with a bachelor degree or higher are far fewer than in most other areas.
Typical earnings are much higher than in most similar areas, with weekly household income reaching $2,416, which is well above the state and national figures.
A little more than the national average, 7.3% of residents need help with daily activities, although the rate of long-term health conditions is well below the national figure.
Volunteering is very common here, with 35.1% of people helping out, which is far above the national figure. More people also spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework compared to most areas.
There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.
Homes are slightly larger than the national average with 2.6 people per home, and two-thirds of families consist of couples with children.
Rental prices are very low, with a typical weekly rent of $150, which is far below the national figure.
The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there is no public transport. This is reflected in the workforce, where 32.1% of people work from home, a figure far above the national average.
About 30.8% of residents moved into the area in the last five years, which is well below the national figure.
Job prospects are very strong with an unemployment rate of 0.0% and a high number of people working full-time. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.
The area is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.2, as there are no schools, shops, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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