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Wangolina
231 km²
Far more people in Wangolina identify as having no religion compared to the national figure. This small community of 69 residents is noticeably older than the state average, though it has a much higher proportion of children under 15. The area is defined by a strong sense of independence, with high rates of home ownership and a workforce heavily involved in agriculture and manufacturing.
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Children under 15 make up 21.7% of the population, which is well above the national figure. While the typical resident is 46, making the area far older than the Australian average, there are fewer seniors here than in most similar areas.
Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up only 8.7%, which is far below the national figure. Ancestry is predominantly Australian and English.
English is the only language spoken at home, with 0.0% of people using another language. This is far below the figures for both South Australia and Australia.
A high 62.3% of residents report having no religion, a figure far above the national average of 38.9%.
Year 12 completion is well above the state average at 58.5%, though only 5.3% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the national figure.
Typical weekly household income is $1,416, which is a little below the national figure. No households earn $3,000 or more per week, a result far below the state and national averages.
Mental health conditions are reported by 15.9% of residents, which is well above the national average. Additionally, 33.3% of people have a long-term health condition, also well above the national figure.
Volunteering is very common here, with 29.8% of people helping out, far above the national figure. However, unpaid housework and childcare rates are much lower than in most similar areas.
There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.
Couples with children make up 42.1% of families. The typical home has 2.3 people, which is a little below the national figure.
Home ownership is very high, with 61.5% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure. Almost all homes are separate houses, and none are rented.
The area is entirely car-dependent, with 0.0% of people using public transport to commute. A striking 31.7% of people work from home, which is far above the national figure.
The community is relatively stable, with 25.9% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure.
Working or looking for work is much more common here than in most areas, at 71.9%. Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the main industries, employing 41.5% of the workforce.
The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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