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Wyalong
8 km²
A small population of 491 people makes Wyalong a modest community that has grown by 52% since 2011. It is a place where traditional roots are strong, seen in the high proportion of residents with Australian and English ancestry and a noticeably older typical age of 45. The area is characterized by a high number of detached houses and a strong Indigenous presence, with an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population well above the national figure.
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About 8.8% of residents are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, a figure that rose 2.9 points since 2011 and is well above the national average. The typical resident is 45, and there is a high proportion of people in de facto relationships compared to most similar areas.
The community is overwhelmingly born in Australia, with only 5.9% born overseas, which is far below the national figure. Most residents claim Australian or English ancestry, followed by Irish and Scottish heritage.
English is the primary language for 88.8% of the population. Only 3.3% of people use another language at home, and no one in the area speaks little or no English.
Religious affiliation is high here, with 65.6% of people identifying as Christian. Those with no religion make up 23.6%, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.
Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, the proportion of people who completed Year 12 rose 12 points since 2011 to 30.6%.
Typical weekly household income is $1,359, which is well below the national figure. While overall income is lower, 8.4% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, a figure higher than in most similar areas.
Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 35.6% of residents. However, only 2.9% of people need help with daily activities, which is a little below the national average.
Volunteering is high at 18.8%, well above the national figure, though this fell 12 points since 2011. Unpaid care for children is also common, with 26% of people providing this support.
Homes are generally smaller with 2.2 people per dwelling, a little below the national average. Couples without children are the most common household type at 42.8%.
Detached houses dominate the landscape at 92.4%, and 41.4% of homes are owned outright. Rent is far below the national figure, with a typical weekly rent of $225.
Most people drive to work, but 6.8% use public transport, which is well above the national average. Very few people work from home, at just 6.4%.
The population is quite stable, with only 26.3% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national average. There were no recent arrivals from overseas recorded.
Job prospects are strong, with a low unemployment rate of 2.8% and 60.2% of adults working or looking for work. Employment is spread across mining, retail, and agriculture.
The area is somewhat walkable with many homes within 15 minutes of a park or school. However, no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.