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Willamulka
85 km²
Higher typical incomes than most similar areas mark the small community of Willamulka. This is a notably young place where the typical resident is just 34, and about one third of the population are children under 15. With no residents aged 65 or over, the community is dominated by young families and working adults. Most people live in large, detached houses and work in the agriculture, forestry, and fishing industry.
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The population is noticeably younger than the national figure, with 33.8% of residents being children under 15. De facto relationships are also much more common here than in most other areas.
The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 4.6% of people born overseas, a figure far below the national average.
English is the only language used at home by 98.5% of residents, which is far below the national figure for language diversity.
Over half of the population report no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.
About 20% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, and half of the community has a Certificate III or IV as their highest qualification.
Weekly typical household income is $2,062, which is well above the South Australian figure. Typical personal income is also a little above the national figure at $885.
Mental health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, and 15.4% of people need help with daily activities, which is well above the national average.
Volunteering is very common, with 32% of people volunteering, far above the national figure. There is also a high rate of people doing unpaid housework and caring for children.
There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area.
Families are larger than usual, with 3 people per home on average. One-parent families are also among the highest for this level at 22.6%.
Every home in the area is a separate house, and 68% are owned outright, which is far above the national average. Typical weekly rent is very low at $150.
The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops and a 110-minute drive to the city. However, 36.4% of workers operate from home, far above the national figure.
About 30.3% of residents moved into the area in the last five years, which is well below the national average.
Agriculture, forestry, and fishing employ 60.6% of the workforce. The unemployment rate is 0.0%, and 66% of adults are working or looking for work.
The area is completely car-dependent, with no parks, shops, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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