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Woolundunga

152 km²

Tucked away in the Mount Remarkable region, Woolundunga is a sparsely populated rural area of just 30 people. It is a community of contrasts, with a high number of children alongside a large population of seniors. This small settlement is very quiet and car-dependent, with almost no one moving in or out over the last few years. The area is characterized by low incomes and a strong connection to traditional trade qualifications.

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The community is notably older than the national figure, with a typical resident aged 44. However, it also has a very high proportion of children under 15 at 30.0%, which is far above the national average of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and 13.3% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the only language used at home, which is far below the national figure where 22.3% of people use another language.

Nearly half of the population (46.7%) report having no religion, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%.

Many residents hold trade qualifications, with 66.7% having a Certificate III or IV. Only 13.3% hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Earnings are among the lowest for similar areas, with a typical household income of $899 per week, far below the national figure of $1,746.

While 23.3% of people have a long-term health condition—well below the national figure—about 10.0% need help with daily activities, which is well above the national average.

Community participation is very low, with no residents reporting any volunteer work or providing unpaid care, both of which are far below state and national figures.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.

Homes in Woolundunga are slightly more crowded than usual, with 2.7 people per home compared to the national figure of 2.5.

The typical weekly rent of $200 is far below the national figure of $375. There are more people per bedroom here than in most other areas.

The area has no public transport routes or stops, making it entirely dependent on private vehicles.

The population is very stable, with only 9.1% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Only 23.3% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure of 61.1%.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk, and the terrain is quite steep.

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