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Wonga
14 km²
Tucked away in a remote setting, Wonga is a sparsely populated area in South Gippsland. It is a community of just 44 people, where the typical resident is 55—far older than the national figure. This is an older, quiet place where many people are retired, which helps explain the low number of children and the high proportion of seniors. Most residents live in their own homes and have lived here for more than five years.
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The population is much older than most areas, with 25% of residents aged 65 and over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 11.4%, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.
Most of the community was born in Australia, though 11.4% were born overseas. Common ancestries include Australian, English, Irish, and German.
English is the main language for 88.6% of the community. While 9.1% use another language at home, which is higher than in similar areas, there are no residents who speak little or no English.
A large majority of people have no religion, at 63.6%. This is far above the national figure of 38.9%.
The area has far fewer residents with a bachelor degree or higher (7.0%) than the national average of 26.3%. About 42.5% of residents have completed Year 12.
Incomes are much lower than the national figure. The typical household earns $1,125 a week, and no households earn $3,000 or more per week.
Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in similar areas, affecting 36.4% of people. Arthritis and asthma are the most frequent conditions reported.
The area has a high rate of community contribution, with 23.3% of people volunteering. This is well above the national figure of 14.1%. Additionally, 12.8% of residents have served in the Defence Force.
There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in Wonga.
Homes are smaller than usual, with typically 2.1 people per household. About 27.3% of people live alone, and there are no one-parent families.
All homes in Wonga are separate houses, and a huge 72.7% are owned outright. This is far above the national figure of 31.0%.
The area is very remote, with a 128-minute drive to the city. There are no public transport stops or routes available.
The population is very stable, with only 18.2% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.
Only 41.9% of adults are working or looking for work, which is much lower than the national figure of 61.1%.
Wonga is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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