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Warnertown
130 km²
Older residents are more common in Warnertown than in most similar areas, with a typical age of 47. This small community of 208 people is mostly Australian-born and lives in detached houses, often with several people per home. It is a place where people tend to stay for a long time, and there is a strong presence of volunteers and those providing unpaid care. The area's character is shaped by its rural setting and a population that is noticeably older than the national figure.
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The typical resident is 47, which is far older than the Australian average of 38. About 20.2% of people are seniors aged 65 and over, and de facto relationships are more common here than in most similar areas.
This is a community with very few overseas-born residents, at just 4.8%, which is far below the national figure. Most people identify as English or Australian by ancestry.
English is the only language used at home by nearly everyone, with 0.0% of the population using another language, a figure far below both the state and national levels.
About 45.2% of residents identify as Christian, while 41.8% of the community reports having no religion.
Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 8.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%.
Incomes are generally lower here, with a typical household earning $1,292 a week, which is well below the national figure of $1,746.
Health challenges are more common here than in similar areas, with 39.4% of people living with a long-term health condition. Mental health conditions are also well above the state and national figures.
The community is highly active, with 23.5% of people volunteering, which is well above the national figure. More people here provide unpaid care and do housework compared to most similar areas.
There are three First Nations people in the area, with a typical age of 53, which is far older than the state and national figures of 24.
Homes tend to be larger, with 2.6 people per household. This is slightly above the state average, and fewer people live alone here than in most other areas.
Every single home in the area is a separate house, and 82.9% have three or more bedrooms. Typical weekly rent is $240, which is well below the national figure.
Residents are almost entirely dependent on cars, with no one using public transport to commute. Most homes have multiple vehicles, and 0.0% of households have no car.
The population is very stable, with only 21.9% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national rate of 40.7%.
Full-time employment is more common here than in most areas at 60.5%. The main industries for workers are health care and social assistance, followed by agriculture, forestry and fishing.
The area has seen a 40% increase in crime over five years, and rates of theft, burglary, and assault are higher than in most similar areas.
Warnertown is heavily car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. There are no parks, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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