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Woolsheds
17 km²
A typical weekly household income of $2,250 makes Woolsheds one of the highest-earning areas for its level. This sparsely populated place consists of just 27 people and has a population far older than the national figure. It is a quiet, stable community where residents are far less likely to move than those in other parts of South Australia. The area is largely non-residential in feel, with a total absence of children under 15.
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The area is noticeably older than the state average, with a typical resident aged 48. There are no children under 15 living here, which is far below the national figure.
About 18.5% of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than most similar areas, though this is still well below the South Australian average. Many residents claim English, Australian, or German ancestry.
English is the only language used at home, with 0.0% of people using another language. This is far below the national and state figures.
The community is strongly Christian, with 74.1% identifying as such. Consequently, the share of people with no religion is far below the national figure.
Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 12.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 40.0% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national average.
Typical incomes are very high here; the typical family earns $3,249 a week, which is far above the state figure. However, no one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week individually.
Mental health conditions are reported by 22.2% of residents, which is far above the national figure. In contrast, no one in the community needs help with daily activities.
Unpaid housework is very common here, with 48.0% of people doing 15 or more hours a week. Volunteer rates are also well above the national figure.
There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in the area.
Homes are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per home. This is a little above the national figure and is partly explained by the 45.5% of households being couples with children.
Renting is quite affordable, with a typical weekly rent of $210, which is far below the national figure. Typical monthly home loan payments are $1,679.
The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes available. A walk to the nearest stop would take about 82 minutes.
The population is very stable, with only 12.0% of people moving in the last five years, far below the state and national averages.
Only 56.0% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the national figure.
There are no shops, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk. With no nearby amenities, the walkability score is 0.0.
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