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Wangaratta
187 km²
A sparsely populated rural setting defines Wangaratta (Qld), where only 29 people live across a vast area. This is a small, stable community of mostly married couples with children, and the typical resident is 38 years old. It is a place where family life is central, as seen in the very high proportion of people providing unpaid care and children being raised in large households. The area is almost entirely Australian-born and car-dependent, with no local schools or shops within walking distance.
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The population is dominated by working-age adults, and there are no residents aged 65 or over. Children under 15 make up 10.3% of the community, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.
Everyone in the community was born in Australia, which is far below the national average of 27.7%. Those with overseas heritage most commonly identify as Australian, English, Italian, or Scottish.
English is the only language used at home, with 0.0% of people using another language. This is far below the 22.3% national figure.
About 44.8% of residents identify as Christian. Those with no religion make up 31.0% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.
Only 11.5% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the national figure of 26.3%. There are no schools within 3km of the area.
Typical household income is $2,083 a week, a little above the national figure of $1,746. However, typical personal income is $612, which is well below the national figure of $805.
Mental health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 10.3% of residents. No one in the community needs help with daily activities.
Unpaid care is very common, with 34.6% of people providing it—far above the national figure of 11.9%. This includes a high rate of people caring for children unpaid (42.3%).
While there are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people listed in the general population, the First Nations median personal income is $1,625, which is far above the national figure.
Families here are larger than usual, with 3.5 people per home compared to the national figure of 2.5. Almost every family is a couple with children (95.8%).
Homes are crowded, with 1.10 people per bedroom, well above the national figure of 0.80. Typical monthly loan payments are $1,430, which is well below the national figure.
There are no public transport stops or routes in the area, meaning residents have no access to these services.
The community is very stable, with only 13.3% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.
A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work at 69.2%, which is well above the national figure of 61.1%.
The area is entirely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.1. There are no parks, schools, or groceries within a 15-minute walk.
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