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Wealwandangie

1,051 km²

Fewer than 40 people live in Wealwandangie, making it a very sparsely populated area of the Central Highlands. This is a modest community where the typical resident is 38, though it is distinctive for having no seniors aged 65 and over. Families are the central focus here, with most households consisting of couples with children. The area is primarily Australian and English in ancestry, characterized by a high rate of volunteering and a reliance on cars for all daily needs.

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The typical resident is 38, which is much lower than most similar areas. It is an unusually young community with no residents aged 65 or over, a figure far below the national average of 17.2%.

About 15.4% of people were born overseas, which is higher than in most similar areas, though still far below the Australian figure of 27.7%. Most residents claim Australian or English ancestry.

English is the only language used at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3% for people using another language.

Religious affiliation is higher than in many similar areas, with 48.7% identifying as Christian. Only 25.6% of people report having no religion, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are much lower than most similar areas, with no residents holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 27.6% of people completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Household incomes are very high, with a typical weekly household income of $2,750, which is well above the national figure of $1,746. Personal income is also much higher than in most similar areas.

Mental health conditions are reported by 12.8% of residents, which is well above the national figure of 8.8%. However, the rate of long-term health conditions is much lower than in most similar areas.

Community spirit is strong, with 30% of people volunteering, which is far above the national figure of 14.1%. Many residents also perform significant unpaid housework and child care.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living here, a figure smaller than about 60% of similar areas.

Homes are large, with an average of 4.0 people per dwelling, far above the national figure of 2.5. This is consistent with the fact that 76.7% of families are couples with children.

The typical weekly rent of $20 is far below the national figure of $375. Homes are also more crowded than usual, with 0.90 people per bedroom.

The area has no public transport stops or routes, making it entirely dependent on private vehicles.

The population is very stable, with only 7.9% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Half of the adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure of 61.1%.

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

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