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Wangarabell
51 km²
Among the smallest areas at this level, Wangarabell is a sparsely populated place with only 8 residents. It is a very old community, where the typical resident is 71, far exceeding the national figure of 38. The area is almost entirely car-dependent and remote, with no public transport or local amenities available within walking distance.
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The community is far older than most, with a typical resident aged 71, which is 33 years older than the typical person in Victoria or Australia.
The most common country of birth is Australia at 100%, ahead of England (0%).
The most common language used at home is English only at 100%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).
The most common religious affiliation is Christianity at 50%, ahead of No religion (0%).
There are no schools within 3 km of this area, making it smaller than about 59% of similar places.
Incomes are among the lowest at this level. The typical household earns $725 a week, which is far below the Victorian figure of $1,759.
The most common long-term health conditions reported is Arthritis at 63%, ahead of Asthma (63%).
There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living here, a figure smaller than about 60% of similar areas.
Homes in Wangarabell are smaller than usual, with only 2.0 people per home compared to the national figure of 2.5.
With 0.90 people per bedroom, the density is a little above the national figure of 0.80 and much higher than most other similar areas.
The area has no public transport stops or routes, leaving it far below the Victorian average for transport availability.
The most common industries people work in is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 100%, ahead of Mining (0%).
Walking is difficult due to a steep average terrain slope of 10.6%. There are no shops, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk, giving the area a car-dependent score of 0.0.
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