# Wanbi

Suburb / Locality · Area profile

Located in: South Australia › Rest of SA › Karoonda East Murray › 5310, SA

Area: 225 km²

Weekly personal incomes in Wanbi are among the lowest at this level, with a typical amount of $412. This sparsely populated area has a very small community of just 23 people. It is a place of extremes, where nearly half the residents are children and nearly 40% are seniors. This unusual age gap is reflected in the high number of people caring for children unpaid, which is far above the national figure.

## Demographics & Identity

The community is split between the very young and the elderly, with children under 15 making up 47.8% of the population and those 65 and over accounting for 39.1%. Both groups are far above the national average. The typical resident is 42 years old, which is noticeably older than the Australian figure of 38.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 23 | -90.0% since 2011 |
| Median age | 42 yrs | -8.7% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 0.0% | -100.0% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 39.1% | +307.3% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 47.8% | +242.3% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Children (0–14) 47.8%, Seniors (65+) 39.1%, Young adults (25–44) 34.8%, Older adults (45–64) 34.8%

**Marital status** — Married 38.1%, Divorced 28.6%, Never married 23.8%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with heritage from English and German backgrounds are common. About 13% of people were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 13.0% | +65.9% since 2011 |

**Country of birth** — Australia 91.3%

**Ancestry** — Australian 52.2%, English 34.8%, German 26.1%, Irish 17.4%

## Language

English is the only language used at home in Wanbi. This is far below the national figure where 22.3% of people use another language.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People using another language at home | 0.0% | -100.0% since 2011 |
| People who speak little or no English | 0.0% | — |

**Language used at home** — English only 100.0%

## Religion

A large majority of residents—73.9%—report having no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with no religion | 73.9% | +224.1% since 2011 |

**Religious affiliation** — No religion 73.9%, Christianity 30.4%

## Education & Qualifications

No adults in the area hold a bachelor degree or higher, a figure that is far below both the state and national averages. There are no schools within 3 km.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Adults with a bachelor degree or higher | 0.0% | -100.0% since 2011 |
| Schools within 3 km | 0 | — |

**Highest year of school** — Year 12 55.6%, Year 10 33.3%, Year 11 27.8%

**Highest qualification level** — Certificate III / IV 50.0%, Advanced diploma / diploma 37.5%

**Field of qualification** — Architecture & building 37.5%, Health 37.5%

## Income

Incomes are well below the national figures, with the typical family earning $1,333 a week. No one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $412 | +12.3% since 2011 |
| Median household income (weekly) | $1,291 | +27.6% since 2011 |
| Median family income (weekly) | $1,333 | +52.3% since 2011 |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 0.0% | — |

**Personal income distribution** — Under $650 42.9%, $650–$1,499 33.3%

## Health & Disability

Over half of the population (52.2%) reports a long-term health condition, which is far above the national figure of 27.7%. However, no one requires help with daily activities.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 52.2% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 0.0% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 0.0% | -100.0% since 2011 |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Arthritis 26.1%, Asthma 13.0%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 73.9%, One condition 39.1%, Two conditions 13.0%

## Community Participation

Unpaid childcare is very common here, with 47.6% of people providing this care. This is far above the national figure, though no residents are recorded as volunteers.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteers | 0.0% | -100.0% since 2011 |
| People providing unpaid care | 0.0% | -100.0% since 2011 |
| People caring for children unpaid | 47.6% | +107.4% since 2011 |
| People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework | 14.3% | -44.0% since 2011 |

## First Nations

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in Wanbi.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 0 | — |

## Family & Households

Homes are a little larger than the national average, with typically 2.8 people per home. Most of these are couples with children, making up 54.2% of families.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 2.8 | +16.7% since 2011 |
| One-parent families | 0.0% | -100.0% since 2011 |

**Family composition** — Couples with children 54.2%

**Household size** — 1 person 30.8%

## Housing & Dwellings

Typical monthly home-loan payments are $663, which is far below the national figure of $1,863. With 1.00 person per bedroom, this is among the highest at this level.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $663 | -33.7% since 2011 |
| Average people per bedroom | 1.00 | +0.0% since 2011 |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Owned with a mortgage 53.8%, Owned outright 23.1%

**Types of homes** — Separate house 100.0%

**Bedrooms per home** — 1 bedroom 38.5%, 3 bedrooms 23.1%

**Monthly mortgage distribution** — $3,000 or more 57.1%

## Transport & Vehicles

The area has no public transport routes or stops, meaning residents rely entirely on other means of travel.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Public transport stops | 0 | — |
| PT stops per 1,000 people | 0.00 | — |
| Weekly PT departures per 1,000 people | 0.0 | — |
| Public transport routes | 0 | — |

**Motor vehicles per home** — 2 vehicles 46.2%

## Migration & Movement

The population is very stable, with only 21.7% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 21.7% | +2.6% since 2011 |

## Jobs & Industry

Only 52.4% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the national figure of 61.1%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Labour-force participation | 52.4% | -12.5% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 100.0%

**Occupations people work in** — Clerical & administrative 75.0%

## Walkability

The area is heavily car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.6. While some homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, there are no shops, schools or health services within that distance.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 0.6 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 0.6 | — |
| Homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of groceries | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 10 min walk of public transport | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a school | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a park | 64.8% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 0.0% | — |
| Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents | 130.4 | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 0 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 3.7% | — |

## Nearby areas

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Interactive profile: https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL41524/wanbi