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Wigley Flat
17 km²
Very few people have moved into Wigley Flat in the last five years, reflecting a small and stable community of just 41 residents. This is a sparsely populated area where the typical resident is 52, far older than the national figure. However, it is also home to a high proportion of children, which helps explain why half of all households are couples with children. The community is mostly rural and modest, with typical incomes and a high number of separate houses.
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The community is quite old, with a typical age of 52, yet it has a much higher share of children under 15 (22.0%) than most similar areas. De facto relationships are very rare here, appearing in 0.0% of households.
About 14.6% of residents were born overseas, which is higher than in most similar areas, though far below the state and national figures. English, Australian, and German are the most common ancestries.
English is the only language used at home, with 0.0% of people using another language. This is far below the figures for both South Australia and Australia.
About 41.5% of residents have no religion, which is slightly above the national figure. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 36.6%.
Education levels are lower than in most similar areas, with only 11.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%.
Typical incomes are among the lowest at this level, with a typical household earning $762 a week, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. No one here earns $2,000 or more per week.
Residents struggle more with health than most, with 34.1% having a long-term condition and 9.8% needing help with daily activities. Arthritis and diabetes are the most common long-term health issues.
Unpaid care is very common here, with 22.9% of people providing it, a figure far above the national average. Additionally, 12.1% of residents have served in the Defence Force, which is among the highest for similar areas.
There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.
Families are common, with half of all homes consisting of couples with children. Only 14.3% of people live alone, which is far below the state and national figures.
Most people live in separate houses, though the number of homes with three or more bedrooms is far below the national figure. Typical weekly rent is very low at $155.
The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops and a drive time to the city of 120 minutes. A high proportion of people (28.6%) work from home.
About 28.6% of the population moved here in the last five years, which is well below the South Australian figure of 36.9%.
Full-time employment is very high at 81.0%, far above the national figure. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, or in management roles.
Wigley Flat is completely car-dependent, with no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk. The walkability score is 0.0.
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