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Warramboo

629 km²

Spanning over 600 square kilometres of rural landscape, Warramboo is a sparsely populated farming community in South Australia. It is a strikingly young area, with a typical resident aged just 33 and a children's population well above the national figure. This is a place of stability and family, where most people own their homes outright and work in the local agricultural industry.

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The community is notably younger than most areas, with 23.1% of residents being children under 15. This is far above the state figure of 17.0%, while those aged 65 and over are well below the national average.

Most residents were born in Australia, with only 2.9% born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%. Common ancestries include Australian, English, and German.

English is the only language spoken at home, meaning there are no residents who speak little or no English. This is far below the national figure of 22.3% for people using another language.

Religious affiliation is split, with 37.5% of people identifying as Christian and 36.5% reporting no religion, which is a little below the national figure.

About 16.5% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is well below the national average. Many of these qualifications are in agriculture and the environment, reflecting the local industry.

Typical household incomes are a little above the state figure at $1,687 a week, though personal incomes are well below the national average of $805.

The population is generally healthy, with 0.0% needing help with daily activities and no reported mental health conditions, both of which are much lower than most areas.

Volunteering is very common here, with 32.9% of people volunteering—far above the national figure. Unpaid care is also high, with 45.6% of people caring for children.

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

Homes are larger than usual, with an average of 3.0 people per home. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 82.4% of families.

Housing is almost exclusively detached houses, with 73.3% owned outright—a figure far above the national average. No one in the area is renting.

The area is heavily car-dependent, with 0% using public transport and 40.4% of workers operating from home, which is far above the national average.

The population is very stable, with only 22.1% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Agriculture is the dominant industry, employing 80.9% of the workforce. Full-time employment is far above the national average, and there is currently no unemployment.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.0. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.

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