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Wharminda

112 km²

Daily life in Wharminda revolves around a very small, car-dependent community of just 19 people. This is a far older area than most, with a typical resident aged 54, which is well above the national figure. It is a sparsely populated pocket of South Australia where residents live in a quiet, rural setting away from urban services. The community is characterized by a significant gap between typical individual earnings and the lower weekly family incomes found here.

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The typical resident here is 54 years old, making the community far older than the South Australian average by 13 years and the national average by 16 years.

The most common country of birth is Australia at 84%, ahead of England (0%).

The most common language used at home is English only at 100%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).

The most common religious affiliation is Christianity at 68%, ahead of No religion (26%).

There are no schools within 3 km of this area.

Typical weekly family and household incomes are $1,125, which is far below both the state and national figures. However, typical personal weekly income is $1,045, which is well above the national figure of $805.

The most common long-term health conditions reported is Arthritis at 0%, ahead of Asthma (0%).

The First Nations population is very small, with a typical age of 60, which is far older than the national average of 24. Personal income for this group is $350, well below the national figure.

Homes usually hold 2.4 people, which is about the same as the figures for South Australia and the rest of the country.

There are 1.00 people per bedroom, which is well above the national average. Typical monthly home-loan payments are $886, far below the national figure of $1,863.

The area has no public transport routes or stops, and there are no weekly departures.

The most common industries people work in is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 140%, ahead of Mining (0%).

The area is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.2, far below the state average. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk, and only 29.4% of homes are near a park.

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