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Wynarka
315 km²
Daily life in Wynarka revolves around a small, older population where nearly everyone lives in a detached house. This is a quiet rural community of just 72 people, with a typical resident aged 55. It is a place of high stability, where the vast majority of homes are owned outright and very few people have moved in the last five years. This creates a settled environment where a high number of residents spend their time volunteering or providing unpaid care.
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The community is far older than the national figure, with a typical age of 55 and 22.2% of residents aged 65 and over. Children under 15 are very rare here, making up only 4.2% of the population.
Residents are almost entirely born in Australia, and those with overseas heritage most commonly cite Australian, English, or German ancestry.
English is the only language used at home, which is far below the national figure for language diversity.
About 38.9% of people report having no religion, a figure that is about the same as the national average, while 51.4% are Christian.
Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with no residents holding a bachelor degree and only 31.1% completing Year 12.
Typical incomes are well below the national figure, with the usual household earning $1,062 a week and no households earning $3,000 or more.
Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 31.9% of residents, with arthritis being the most frequent issue.
This is a highly active community for unpaid work; 36.5% of residents volunteer, which is far above the state and national figures.
The First Nations population is very small, consisting of a few individuals with a typical personal income of $725 per week.
Many people live alone (38.5%), which is far above the national figure, and homes are generally smaller with just 2.1 people per household.
Housing is very stable, with 88.5% of homes owned outright and 100% being separate houses. Renting is non-existent here.
Cars are essential as every home has at least one vehicle, though 25.7% of the workforce works from home, which is far above the state average.
The population is very settled, as only 25.7% of residents have moved in the last five years, far below the national trend.
Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the primary industries for 68.6% of workers, and the unemployment rate is a very low 0.0%.
The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 1.0, as there are no schools, shops, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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