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Wallabadah
6 km²
A small population of 216 people lives in Wallabadah, where homes are far more likely to be owned outright than in the rest of the state. This is a significantly older community, with a typical resident aged 58 and nearly a third of the population being seniors. The area has seen a sharp decline in population since 2011 and has very few children, contributing to a quiet, residential character. Many residents live alone in detached houses, reflecting a transition toward a retirement-age population.
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The area is far older than the national average, with a typical age of 58 and 31.9% of people aged 65 or over. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 10.2% of the community, which is well above the New South Wales figure.
Most residents were born in Australia, and only 6.5% were born overseas, a figure far below the state and national levels. English is the most common ancestry at 50.9%.
English is the only language used at home, with 0.0% of people using another language, which is far below the national figure.
Over half of residents identify as Christians (54.2%). Those with no religion make up 25.9%, a figure well below the New South Wales average.
Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 2.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and just 20.1% completing Year 12.
Incomes are far below the national average, with a typical household earning $919 a week. No households earn $3,000 or more per week.
Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 42.1% of people. Arthritis is the most reported condition at 17.6%.
Unpaid housework is common, with 27.1% of people spending 15 or more hours a week on it. This is well above the national figure, while childcare is far less common than in other areas.
Homes are typically small, with just 1.9 people per household. About 39.6% of people live alone, which is far above the national average.
Every single home is a separate detached house, and 68.1% are owned outright—far above the state average. Rents are also much lower than usual, typically $204 a week.
The community is entirely dependent on cars, as 0.0% of people use public transport to commute and every home has at least one motor vehicle.
Residents tend to stay put, with only 27.1% moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average.
While 60.9% of the workforce is employed full-time, the unemployment rate is 10.1%, which is well above the national figure. Many people work in health care or agriculture.
The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 2.5. There are no groceries or health services within a 15-minute walk.