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Wandilo

56 km²

More people in Wandilo are working or looking for work than in most similar areas, with a rate of 82.1%. This is a family-focused community where 20.1% of residents are children, a figure well above the South Australian average. The area is almost entirely made up of separate houses and is characterized by a high proportion of couples with children. With a typical household income of $1,916 a week, it is generally wealthier than the state average.

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The typical resident is 40 years old, making the area a little younger than the state average. It is a family-oriented place where children under 15 make up 20.1% of the population, while seniors are much less common than in most areas.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 88.1% born here. Only 5.7% of people were born overseas, which is far below the national figure.

English is the only language used at home by 95.4% of residents. This means the area has a much lower rate of people using another language at home compared to most other areas.

Half of the population identifies as Christian, while 42.8% have no religion. This lack of religious affiliation is well above the national figure.

Qualifications are lower than in most areas, with only 9.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below both the state and national averages.

Typical household incomes are $1,916 a week, which is well above the South Australian figure. However, only 11.9% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is lower than most areas.

The community is healthier than average, with no one needing help with daily activities. This is well below the national figure, and the rate of mental health conditions is also a little lower than the national average.

Local residents are very active in unpaid work, with 39.1% caring for children and 18.5% providing unpaid care. Both figures are far above the national averages. Additionally, 6.6% served in the Defence Force, which is much higher than most areas.

First Nations residents in Wandilo are far older and earn much more than those in the state or national averages, with a typical personal income of $1,375.

Homes are larger here, with 2.8 people per household. This is a little above the national figure and is consistent with the high number of couples with children.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 98.5% have three or more bedrooms. While 43.3% are owned outright, those with mortgages face typical monthly payments of $1,800.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with every household owning at least one motor vehicle. There are no public transport stops or routes available.

The community has seen a fair amount of movement, with 38.9% of people moving house in the last five years. This is a little above the South Australian average.

Employment is very strong, with a 0.0% unemployment rate and 63.9% of people working full-time. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

Wandilo is completely car-dependent, with no parks, schools, or shops within a 15-minute walk. Its walkability score is 0.0, far below the state average.

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