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Wyuna
487 km²
Daily life in Wyuna revolves around the home and the land, as this sparsely populated area has no shops, schools, or parks within walking distance. It is a high-earning rural community where the typical household brings in $2,750 a week, far above the national figure. Families here tend to be larger than usual, with many children and a strong presence of couples. The area is almost entirely car-dependent, reflecting its isolated setting in the Central Highlands.
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Wyuna has a young feel, with 21.7% of the population being children, which is well above the national figure. Interestingly, while the typical resident is 41, there are no people aged 65 and over in the community.
The community is almost entirely Australian-born, with no residents born overseas. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries listed.
English is the only language spoken at home in Wyuna, which is far below the state and national figures for linguistic diversity.
About 67.4% of residents identify as Christian. The proportion of people with no religion is 15.2%, which is far below the national figure.
Educational qualifications are lower than most areas, with only 10.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many residents have a background in agriculture, environment, or management.
Incomes are very high here, with typical weekly personal earnings of $1,375, far above the national figure. About 15.4% of people earn $2,000 or more a week.
Residents are generally healthy, with 0.0% needing help with daily activities. This is well below the national figure, and no mental health conditions were reported.
A high number of people provide unpaid childcare—38.5%, which is far above the national figure. Around 17.9% of the community also volunteer their time.
There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.
Homes are larger than usual, with an average of 3.3 people per household. Most families consist of couples with children, and there are no single-parent families.
Typical monthly home loan payments are $1,600, which is about the same as the Queensland average.
The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes. However, 33.3% of the workforce works from home, far above the national figure.
The population is very stable, with only 23.4% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure.
Full-time employment is very high at 75.0%, and there is no unemployment. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, fishing, or mining.
Wyuna is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no amenities, parks, or schools within a 15-minute walk.
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