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Wyaga
643 km²
A massive gap exists between this rural outpost and the rest of the state, particularly in Wyaga's high rate of volunteering and workforce activity. It is a small, primarily Australian-born community of 77 people where agriculture dominates the landscape and the economy. The area is notably young, with a very high proportion of children and a strong presence of families in large homes. This is a quiet, car-dependent settlement where most residents work in the primary industries or from home.
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Children under 15 make up 28.6% of the population, which is far above the national figure of 18.2%. While the typical resident is 41, the community has very few seniors compared to most areas.
The population is entirely Australian-born, with no residents born overseas. Those with listed ancestry are predominantly English, Australian, and Scottish.
English is the only language used at home, leaving no one in the community speaking little or no English. This is far below the national figure.
Christianity is the main faith for 75.3% of the community. Only 23.4% of residents report having no religion, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.
A high 68.4% of residents completed Year 12, well above the state average. Qualifications are heavily concentrated in agriculture and the environment, which 39.3% of qualified adults hold.
Typical weekly household income is $1,562, which is about the same as the state figure. No one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week, a figure far below the national average.
The community is in good health, with only 16.9% of people living with a long-term condition. This is far below the national figure of 27.7%.
Participation is exceptionally high, with 48.2% of residents volunteering—far above the state figure of 14.1%. Many residents also provide unpaid care or do significant housework.
There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.
Families are typically large, with 2.8 people per home, which is higher than most areas. Most households consist of couples with children.
Every single home in Wyaga has three or more bedrooms, far above the national average. Most residents live in separate houses, and typical weekly rent is far below the state figure at $200.
The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops and every home owning at least one vehicle. However, 37.0% of people work from home, far above the national figure.
The population is very stable, with only 22.7% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.
Working life is very active here, with 82.1% of adults working or looking for work. The economy is centered on agriculture, forestry, and fishing, which employ 80.4% of the workforce.
The area is completely car-dependent, with no parks, schools, or shops within a 15-minute walk. The walkability score is 0.0, far below the state average.
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