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Wall Flat
16 km²
A far more secular community than the state or national average, Wall Flat is a small rural area with just 60 residents. It is an older community where the typical resident is 48, and there are very few children or seniors compared to other areas. The population is almost entirely Australian-born and English-speaking, with a strong local spirit seen in high volunteer rates. This is a quiet, car-dependent place where most people live in large, detached houses.
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The typical resident is 48, which is far older than the national figure of 38. Children under 15 make up only 11.7% of the population, a figure well below the Australian average of 18.2%.
People born overseas make up 0.0% of the community, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are English and Australian.
English is the only language used at home by 96.7% of residents. This means the proportion of people using another language is far below both the state and national figures.
No religion is reported by 58.3% of residents, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.
Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 10.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far below the national figure of 26.3%.
Typical weekly household income is $1,333, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Typical personal weekly income is $725, which is about the same as the state average.
About 31.7% of people have a long-term health condition, which is slightly above the state average. However, no residents reported needing help with daily activities or having a mental health condition.
Volunteers make up 26.3% of the population, which is far above the national figure of 14.1%. Conversely, the proportion of people caring for children unpaid is well below the national average.
There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.
Homes are mostly occupied by couples, with 49.0% being couples without children. Only 13.8% of people live alone, which is far below the state average of 28.5%.
Every home in the area is a separate house, a rate far above the national figure. Rent is very low at a typical weekly cost of $105, and typical home-loan payments are well below the national average.
The area is entirely car-dependent, with every home owning at least one motor vehicle. There are no public transport stops, and the walk to the nearest one takes 71 minutes.
The community is very stable, with only 16.7% 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 78.9%, which is far above the national figure. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.
The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0, as there are no parks, schools, or groceries within a 15-minute walk.
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