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Wauraltee
141 km²
Young families and children make up a huge part of life in Wauraltee, where 27.5% of the population are under 15. This keeps the typical resident noticeably younger than the national figure at just 35 years old. The community is small and mostly home-grown, with no overseas-born residents and a strong focus on family life. This is a place of large houses and high home ownership, where many residents balance local work in agriculture with a high rate of volunteering.
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The community is notably young, with children under 15 making up 27.5% of the population, far above the state figure of 17%. This is reflected in the typical age of 35, which is much lower than most similar areas.
The population is entirely Australian-born, meaning there are no overseas-born residents in the area. This is far below the state and national figures.
English is the only language spoken at home, which is far below the national figure where 22.3% of people use another language.
A majority of residents have no religion, at 53.6%, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.
Many residents hold trade qualifications, with 56.3% having a Certificate III or IV. Those with a bachelor degree or higher make up 17.3% of adults, which is well below the national figure.
Typical personal income is $939 a week, which is well above the South Australian figure. This is consistent with 34.8% of households earning over $3,000 weekly, far above the national average.
Residents are generally healthier than most, with a long-term health condition rate of 23.2%, well below the national figure. No one in the area needs help with daily activities.
Family life is central here, with 57.7% of people caring for children unpaid, far above the national figure of 26.3%. Volunteering is also very high at 28.8%.
There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.
Homes are large, with an average of 3.1 people per household, which is well above the state average. Couples with children make up 79.7% of families.
Housing is exclusively made up of separate houses, with 91.3% having three or more bedrooms. Rent is very low at $130 a week, far below the national figure.
The area is entirely car-dependent with no public transport, but 36.6% of people work from home, far above the state figure.
About 31.7% of residents have moved house in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.
The local workforce is very active, with 78.8% of adults working or looking for work, far above the state average. Nearly half of all jobs are in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.
The area has a walkability score of 0.0, meaning there are no shops, parks, or schools within a 15-minute walk.
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