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Wialki

889 km²

A massive gap in children's population separates Wialki from the rest of the country, with nearly 47% of its 45 residents under age 15. This sparse community is defined by young families, with most homes consisting of couples with children and a very high rate of unpaid childcare. It is a stable, rural place where almost no one has moved in the last five years. The area is deeply connected to its roots, with an overwhelmingly Australian and English heritage.

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Children under 15 make up 46.7% of the population, which is far above the national figure of 18.2%. While the typical resident is 40, about 17.8% of the community are seniors aged 65 and over.

The community is almost entirely born in Australia, with 0.0% of residents born overseas, a figure far below the national average. Most residents claim English or Australian ancestry.

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

Christianity is the main faith here, while the proportion of people with no religion is 26.7%, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

A high 66.7% of residents completed Year 12, well above the national figure of 58.8%. However, no adults in the area hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical weekly personal income is $450, which is far below the national figure of $805. No one in the community earns $2,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions affect 31.1% of residents, which is well above the national figure of 27.7%. Despite this, no one reported needing help with daily activities.

Community spirit is high, with 55.6% of people volunteering, far above the national figure of 14.1%. This aligns with the very high rates of unpaid housework and childcare.

First Nations people are not present in this area. The one person identified as such is 67 years old, which is far older than the national typical age of 24.

Homes are larger than usual, with 3.2 people per home compared to the national figure of 2.5. Most are couples with children, and there are no one-parent families.

Housing is quite crowded, with 1.0 person per bedroom, which is well above the national figure of 0.8.

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

The population is very stable, with only 12.8% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

The workforce is active, with 66.7% of adults working or looking for work, which is well above the national figure of 61.1%.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.1. There are no grocery stores, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.

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