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Wingeel

63 km²

A small population of just 26 people defines Wingeel, where the typical resident is far younger than the national average at 29. This community is marked by a high proportion of people in de facto relationships and a strong leaning toward volunteering. It is a highly educated area with typical incomes that sit well above the state and national figures. The community is almost entirely Australian-born and English-speaking, residing in a quiet, car-dependent setting.

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The typical resident is just 29, making the area far younger than the Victorian and national average of 38. De facto relationships are very common here, occurring at a rate far above the national figure.

Everyone in the community was born in Australia, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. Most residents identify as Australian, English, or Scottish.

English is the only language used at home, meaning the proportion of people using another language is far below the state and national averages.

About 38.5% of residents report having no religion, which is about the same as the figures for Victoria and Australia.

Residents are highly qualified, with 40.0% holding a bachelor degree or higher and 75.0% completing Year 12, both figures far above the national average.

Typical personal and household weekly incomes are well above the national figures, though no one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week.

The community is generally healthy, with no one needing help with daily activities and a rate of mental health conditions well below the national average.

Volunteering is very common here, with 45.0% of people volunteering, a figure far above the national average of 14.1%. Care for children is also more common than in most areas.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 0.0%, which is a little below the Victorian average.

There are typically 2.4 people per home, which is about the same as the state and national figures.

Housing costs are relatively low, with typical weekly rents and monthly home-loan payments both well below the national average.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes and a drive time to the city of 88 minutes.

The workforce is highly active, with 100% of adults working or looking for work and an unemployment rate well below the national figure.

Wingeel is heavily car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.2, as there are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.

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