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Wamenusking

232 km²

Life in Wamenusking is defined by a tiny, car-dependent population of just 21 people. It is a very young and wealthy community where children under 15 make up 28.6% of the residents, a figure far above the national average. There are no seniors aged 65 and over living here. This small group enjoys incomes well above the state and national figures, living in a sparsely populated landscape where most residents have deep roots in the area.

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This is a young community with a typical age of 40, and children under 15 are far more common here than in most other areas. There are no residents aged 65 and over, and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is well below the state and national levels.

Every person in this area was born in Australia, meaning the proportion of overseas-born residents is far below the national figure. The most common ancestries are Australian, Irish, English, and Scottish.

English is the only language spoken at home, which is far below the national average for language diversity.

About 71.4% of residents identify as Christian, while 42.9% of the community report having no religion, a figure slightly above the national average.

There are no schools located within 3 km of the area.

Wealth is high here, with a typical family income of $3,250 per week, which is well above the state and national figures. Typical personal weekly incomes are also much higher than in most other areas.

Residents are in excellent health, with no one reporting a long-term health condition or a mental health condition. No one in the area needs help with daily activities, which is much lower than most other areas.

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

Homes are larger than usual, with 3.1 people per home, which is a little above the state and national figures.

With 0.80 people per bedroom, the density is about the same as the state and national figures.

The area is very remote, with a 153-minute drive to the city and an 88-minute walk to the nearest public transport stop. While there are two bus stops, the weekly number of departures is far below the state average.

The community is very stable, as only 15.0% of people moved in the last five years, a rate far below the national average.

The most common industries people work in is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 40%, ahead of Mining (0%).

The area is entirely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk, and no homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport.

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