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Wrotham
2,009 km²
Stretching across a vast 2,009 square kilometres of the Mareeba region, Wrotham is a sparsely populated area with just 27 residents. It is a remarkably young community where the typical resident is only 22 years old, far younger than the national figure of 38. With no residents aged 65 or over, the area's character is defined by its youth and a lack of diversity in age and origin.
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The area is far younger than most, with over half of the population aged between 15 and 24. There are no seniors living here, and the proportion of children under 15 is well below the national figure.
Everyone in the community was born in Australia, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, and Scottish.
English is the only language spoken at home, a figure far below the national average where 22.3% of people use another language.
About 22.2% of residents report having no religion, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the most common affiliation at 25.9%.
Educational qualifications are far below the state and national figures, with no adults holding a bachelor degree and only 25% having completed Year 12.
Typical household income is $1,125 per week, well below the national figure of $1,746, though 12.5% of people earn $2,000 or more per week.
The community is in excellent health, with no residents reporting long-term health conditions, mental health conditions, or a need for help with daily activities.
There is very little unpaid activity recorded here, with no residents reporting that they volunteer or provide unpaid care for children or others.
The First Nations population is very small, but those residents are far older than the state average at 56 years and earn a much higher typical personal income of $2,500.
Homes in Wrotham are small, with only 1.6 people per home, which is well below the national average of 2.5.
Despite the small household size, there are 1.2 people per bedroom, which is well above the national figure of 0.8.
The area has no public transport routes or stops, leaving residents entirely reliant on other means of travel.
The population is very stable, with only 11.1% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.
Only 45.8% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure of 61.1%.
Wrotham is completely car-dependent, with no shops, schools, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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