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Wyena

29 km²

Weekly incomes in Wyena are far below the national figure, marking it as one of the lowest-earning areas in the region. This is a sparsely populated place of just 22 people with a very small number of households. The community is notably older than most, with a typical resident aged 51 and no children under 15. It is a quiet, remote area where most people are born in Australia or the UK, though a surprising number have overseas roots.

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The population is far older than the national figure, with a typical age of 51 and a large group of older adults aged 45 to 64. There are no children under 15 or seniors over 65 living here.

People born overseas make up 31.8% of the population, which is far above the Tasmanian figure. English and Australian ancestries are most common, followed by Italian and Irish.

English is the only language used at home, which is well below the national figure for linguistic diversity.

Religious affiliation is lower than usual, with 31.8% of people reporting no religion, which is well below the national figure.

Educational attainment is among the lowest at this level; no one holds a bachelor degree or higher, and only 23.8% finished Year 12, which is far below the national figure.

The area is among the lowest for earnings, with a typical weekly household income of $725 and a personal income of $416, both far below the national figure.

Health struggles are common here, as 45.5% of people have a long-term condition and 18.2% have a mental health condition, both far above the national figure.

Participation in unpaid work is low, with no residents volunteering and far fewer people doing unpaid housework than in most other areas.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living here, which is lower than most similar areas.

Homes are smaller than usual, with a typical 1.9 people per home, which is well below the national figure.

Typical monthly home-loan payments are $1,083, which is far below the national figure.

Residents face a very long drive to the city, taking 155 minutes, though the area has a higher number of public transport stops per person than most similar areas.

The population is somewhat mobile, with 36.4% of people moving in the last five years, though this is well below the national figure.

Job activity is among the lowest at this level, with only 25% of adults working or looking for work, far below the state and national figures.

The area is entirely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.3. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.

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