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Wrattonbully
54 km²
Far older than most similar areas, Wrattonbully is a small, quiet community where the typical resident is 51. It is a place of high stability and low diversity, with no residents born overseas and everyone speaking English at home. The area is largely rural and car-dependent, with a population of just 41 people. This small community is defined by its strong ties to the land, with the vast majority of workers employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing.
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The population is much older than the state and national figures, with 29.3% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 7.3%, which is far below the national average of 18.2%.
Everyone in Wrattonbully was born in Australia, meaning the proportion of overseas-born residents is far below the national figure. Common ancestries include Australian, English, Scottish and German.
English is the only language spoken at home, with no residents using another language or speaking little to no English.
A vast majority of residents have no religion, at 70.7%, which is far above both South Australian and national levels.
More people here completed Year 12 compared to most similar areas and the state average. About 17.1% hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is well below the national figure.
Typical personal weekly incomes are well below the national figure, and no one earns $2,000 or more a week. However, typical household incomes are a little above the state average.
Health outcomes are better than in many other areas, with 24.4% of people having a long-term health condition, which is well below the national figure.
Volunteering is very common here, with 25.7% of people volunteering, far above the national average. People caring for children unpaid is also much higher than in most areas.
There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.
Families are larger than usual, with 2.6 people per home. There are no one-parent families in the community.
Typical monthly home-loan payments are far below the state and national figures, and weekly rents are also well below the national average.
The area is heavily reliant on cars, as there are no public transport stops. However, 30% of people work from home, which is far above the state average.
Residents are less likely to move than people elsewhere, with only 27.8% having moved in the last five years, far below the national figure.
The workforce is dominated by agriculture, forestry and fishing. Full-time employment is far above the national average, and there is no unemployment in the area.
The area is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Almost no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, schools or health services.
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