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Wyomi

1 km²

A very small population of just 98 people defines Wyomi, which is now a predominantly senior community. The area is remarkably old, with no children under 15 and a typical resident aged 66. This shift toward an older population is reflected in the housing, where most people live alone or as couples without children in large, detached homes. It is a quiet residential pocket in South Australia with a very high rate of home ownership.

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Demographics & Identity

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Seniors make up 54.1% of the population, making the area far older than the state and national figures. There are no children under 15 living here, which is far below the national average of 18.2%.

Age groups

Seniors (65+) 54.1%

Older adults (45–64) 35.7%

Youth (15–24) 8.2%

98 Population —

66 yrs Median age — Here 66 yrs SA 41 yrs Aus 38 yrs

3.1% First Nations — Here 3.1% SA 2.4% Aus 3.2%

54.1% Aged 65+ — Here 54.1% SA 20.0% Aus 17.2%

0.0% Under 15 — Here 0.0% SA 17.0% Aus 18.2%

Ancestry & Birthplace

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Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up only 4.1%, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

Birthplace

Australia 82.7%

4.1% Born overseas — Here 4.1% SA 24.1% Aus 27.7%

Language

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English is the only language used at home, with 0.0% of people using another language, far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Languages

English only 90.8%

0.0% Other language — Here 0.0% SA 17.8% Aus 22.3%

0.0% Limited English → — Here 0.0% SA 2.7% Aus 3.4%

Religion

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Half of the population identifies as Christian, while 39.8% report no religion, which is about the same as the national figure.

Religion

Christianity 49%
No religion 39%
Not stated 13%

39.8% No religion — Here 39.8% SA 45.8% Aus 38.9%

Education & Qualifications

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Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 10.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far below the national average of 26.3%.

Year 9 or below 14.4%

Schools nearby

10.3% Bachelor+ — Here 10.3% SA 22.7% Aus 26.3%

41.1% Year 12 — Here 41.1% SA 54.6% Aus 58.8%

1 Schools ≤3 km

330 Avg size

Income

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Typical weekly household income is $939, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. No households earn $3,000 or more per week.

$939 Household income — Here $939 SA $1,455 Aus $1,746

$635 Personal income — Here $635 SA $734 Aus $805

$1,437 Family income — Here $1,437 SA $1,889 Aus $2,120

3.1% High earners Here 3.1% SA 9.1% Aus 12.5%

0.0% High-income homes Here 0.0% SA 16.5% Aus 22.6%

Health & Disability

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Long-term health conditions are very common here, affecting 49.0% of people, far above the national figure of 27.7%. Arthritis and heart disease are the most reported conditions.

49.0% Health condition Here 49.0% SA 31.0% Aus 27.7%

11.2% Mental health Here 11.2% SA 9.8% Aus 8.8%

3.1% Needs assistance — Here 3.1% SA 6.7% Aus 5.8%

Community Participation

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Volunteering is very high at 35.1%, far above the national figure of 14.1%. There is also a higher than usual number of people who served in the Defence Force.

35.1% Volunteering — Here 35.1% SA 17.0% Aus 14.1%

10.3% Unpaid carers — Here 10.3% SA 13.1% Aus 11.9%

3.1% Unpaid child care — Here 3.1% SA 26.5% Aus 26.3%

5.3% Defence service Here 5.3% SA 3.2% Aus 2.8%

26.8% Housework 15h+ — Here 26.8% SA 21.5% Aus 20.7%

First Nations

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There are 3 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. Their typical personal income of $899 is far above the national figure of $540.

3 First Nations people

24 yrs Median age Here 24 yrs SA 24 yrs Aus 24 yrs

$899 Median income Here $899 SA $487 Aus $540

$1,875 Household income Here $1,875 SA $1,282 Aus $1,507

Family & Households

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Living arrangements are small, with 51.2% of people living alone, far above the national figure of 25.6%. Only 1.6 people live in the typical home.

Family types

Couples without children 67%
One-parent families 20%
Couples with children 13%

1.6 Household size —

19.3% One-parent — Here 19.3% SA 14.8% Aus 14.1%

51.2% Living alone — Here 51.2% SA 28.5% Aus 25.6%

Housing & Dwellings

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Housing is almost entirely separate houses, with 76.7% owned outright, far above the national average of 31.0%. Typical weekly rent is very low at $195.

Tenure

Owned outright 75%
Owned with a mortgage 16%
Rented 9%

$195 Rent — Here $195 SA $300 Aus $375

$1,300 Mortgage — Here $1,300 SA $1,500 Aus $1,863

0.50 People / bedroom — Here 0.50 SA 0.80 Aus 0.80

9.3% Renting — Here 9.3% SA 27.6% Aus 30.6%

76.7% Owned outright — Here 76.7% SA 32.8% Aus 31.0%

Transport & Vehicles

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The area is entirely car-dependent, as 0.0% of people use public transport to commute. No homes in the area are without a motor vehicle.

Travel to work

Car (driver) 57.1%

0.0% No car — Here 0.0% SA 7.2% Aus 7.4%

0.0% Work from home — Here 0.0% SA 9.6% Aus 21.0%

0.0% PT commute — Here 0.0% SA 4.1% Aus 3.1%

0 PT stops

0.00 Stops/1k Here 0.00 SA 4.96

Migration & Movement

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About 28.6% of residents have moved in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

28.6% Recent movers — Here 28.6% SA 36.9% Aus 40.7%

Jobs & Industry

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Working adults make up only 41.2% of the population, far below the national figure of 61.1%. The unemployment rate is 10.0%, which is well above the national average.

Industry

Agriculture, forestry & fishing 31.4%

Health care & social assistance 25.7%

Accommodation & food 17.1%

Retail trade 8.6%