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Warrayure

35 km²

Warrayure is a tiny rural community with a population of just 50 people. It is a family-oriented place where children under 15 make up 24% of the residents, which is well above the national figure. While it is quite small, the community is very active, with a remarkably high number of volunteers and former Defence Force members. It is a predominantly Australian-born area where most households consist of couples with children.

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The community is noticeably older than the state and national average, with a typical resident aged 44, though there are no seniors aged 65 and over. A high proportion of residents are in de facto relationships, and children are much more common here than in most similar areas.

The population is almost entirely born in Australia, which is far below the state and national figures. The most common ancestries are Australian, German, and English.

English is the only language spoken at home, with no residents using another language or speaking little to no English, placing it far below the Victorian and national averages.

Christianity is the most common faith at 42%, while 30% of residents report having no religion, which is well below the national figure.

While nearly 60% of residents completed Year 12, no adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, placing this area among the lowest for higher qualifications. Common certificates are in society, culture, and agriculture.

Typical weekly family incomes are a little above the national figure at $2,374, yet typical personal incomes are far below at $487. This gap is consistent with a high number of people earning under $650 a week.

Residents here are in very good health; the rate of long-term health conditions is far below the national average, and no one requires help with daily activities.

Participation is very high, with 46.5% of people volunteering and 9.1% having served in the Defence Force, both of which are far above state and national levels.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people recorded here, which is lower than most similar areas.

Homes in Warrayure are larger than usual, with 3.1 people per home. Almost every family consists of a couple with children, and there are no one-parent families.

Rent is exceptionally low at a typical $120 per week, which is far below the national figure. Typical monthly mortgage payments are $1,700, slightly below the Victorian average.

The area is entirely car-dependent with no public transport stops or routes. About 19.2% of people work from home, and others rely on driving or walking to get to work.

The population is very stable, with only 14.9% of people moving in the last five years, a figure far below the national average.

Working or looking for work is much more common here than in most similar areas. Half the workforce is in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, though the unemployment rate is well above the national average at 9.1%.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no parks, schools, or shops within a 15-minute walk, resulting in a walkability score of 0.0.

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