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Wuk Wuk

51 km²

A small population of just 86 people makes Wuk Wuk a quiet rural spot in East Gippsland. The community is notably older than the state and national figures, with a typical resident aged 44. It is a place where families often live together in larger households, and a significant number of residents have served in the Defence Force. The area is entirely car-dependent with no public transport or walkable shops nearby.

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The typical resident is 44, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 38. De facto relationships are much more common here than in most similar areas, while the number of children and seniors is well below state levels.

Most residents were born in Australia, with 83.7% born here, which is far below the state and national figures for overseas birth. English is the most common ancestry after Australian.

English is the primary language for 90.7% of the community. While the proportion of people using another language at home is higher than in most similar areas, it remains far below the national figure.

About 43% of residents have no religion, a figure that is well above the state and national averages. Christianity is the most common faith at 46.5%.

Almost half of residents have completed Year 12, which is higher than most similar areas but well below the national average. Qualifications are often in education, building, or agriculture.

Typical weekly household income is $1,562, which is a little below the national figure. High earners are rare, with no one earning $2,000 or more per week.

The community is generally healthy, with no one needing help with daily activities. This is well below the state and national figures.

Unpaid care is a significant part of local life, with many residents caring for children or others. There is also a very strong history of military service, with 7.1% having served in the Defence Force.

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

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per household. Most families are couples with children, and there are no one-parent families in the area.

Detached houses are the norm, and 41.9% of homes are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Rent and mortgage payments are much lower than the state average.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with every home owning at least one vehicle. No one uses public transport to commute, and there are no public transport stops in the area.

The population is relatively stable, as only 26.8% of residents moved in the last five years, which is far below the national figure.

More people are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%. Many locals work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.

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