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Whoorel
19 km²
High typical incomes mark the sparsely populated area of Whoorel, where households earn well above the national figure. It is a very small community of just 25 people, most of whom are older adults with a typical age of 63. The area is almost entirely made up of Australian-born residents who speak only English and work or look for work at a rate much higher than most similar areas.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
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The typical resident is 63, making the area far older than the national figure of 38. There are no children under 15 living here, and it is a small population of only 25 people.
Everyone in the community was born in Australia, which is far below the state and national figures. Most residents claim Australian or English ancestry.
English is the only language spoken at home, a figure far below the national average for language diversity.
Religious affiliation is common here, with 84% of residents identifying as Christians and 24% reporting no religion, which is far below the national figure.
While no adults hold a bachelor's degree, 60.9% have completed Year 12, which is a little above the national average.
Wealth is high in Whoorel, where the typical personal weekly income of $1,042 is well above the national figure. About 21.7% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, among the highest for its level.
Residents are generally healthy, with only 20% having a long-term health condition, which is well below the national figure of 27.7%. No one requires help with daily activities.
Volunteering is very common, with 43.5% of people volunteering, far above the national average. This high level of activity is seen in unpaid care and housework as well.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 0.0% of the population, which is lower than most similar areas.
Homes are slightly smaller than usual with 2.3 people per household. Most are couples with children, and there are no one-parent families.
Monthly home-loan payments are very low, with a typical payment of $780, which is far below the national figure.
The area is remote, with a 90-minute drive to the city and no public transport stops available.
The community is very stable, with no one moving into the area in the last five years.
The local workforce is active, with 69.6% of adults working or looking for work, which is well above the national figure.
The area is completely car-dependent, with no parks, shops, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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