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Wickham

40 km²

Tucked away on King Island, Wickham is a sparsely populated rural area with only 11 residents. It is a community of older adults, where the typical resident is 59, far older than the national figure. Despite the small population, people here earn much more than most areas, with weekly household incomes far above the state average. The landscape is very quiet and largely non-residential, making it a secluded spot in the Tasmanian countryside.

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The population is very small and significantly older than elsewhere, with a typical age of 59. This is 17 years older than the Tasmanian average and 21 years older than the national figure.

The most common country of birth is Australia at 73%, ahead of England (0%).

The most common language used at home is English only at 73%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).

The most common religious affiliation is No religion at 36%, ahead of Christianity (0%).

There are no schools within 3 km of the area.

Typical incomes are much higher than in most areas. The typical household and family earn $2,250 a week, which is far above the Tasmanian typical household income of $1,358.

The most common long-term health conditions reported is Diabetes at 36%, ahead of Arthritis (0%).

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

Homes here are slightly larger than usual, with 2.7 people per home, which is a little above the Tasmanian average of 2.4.

The number of people per bedroom is 0.80, which is about the same as the state and national figures.

There are no public transport routes, stops, or departures in the area, which is far below the Tasmanian average.

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

The area is car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1, far below the state average. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk, and only 9.1% of homes are within 15 minutes of a park.

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