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Wycheproof
3 km²
A typical home in Wycheproof is much more likely to be owned outright than in other areas, with 60.1% of residents owning their place fully. This small community of 562 people has become far older over the last decade, and the typical resident is now 55. It is a place where many people live alone and have lower incomes than the national figure. Despite this, the town is very walkable and has a high rate of volunteering.
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The area is far older than the state and national average, with 34.9% of people aged 65 and over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 13.0% of the population, a figure that has fallen by 10 points since 2011.
Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas roots are far fewer than in the rest of the state. English, Australian, Irish and Scottish are the most common ancestries.
English is the main language for 87.2% of the community. Only 3.7% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure.
About 48.4% of residents identify as Christian, while 38.4% report having no religion, a figure that has risen since 2011.
Education levels are lower than the national average, with only 33.8% of residents having completed Year 12. Those with a bachelor degree or higher make up 10.9% of the population.
Incomes are much lower than the national average, with the typical household earning $967 a week. Very few people earn a high income, with only 2.7% making $2,000 or more weekly.
Health needs are high, as 9.4% of people need help with daily activities and 35.6% have a long-term health condition. This is well above the national average.
Volunteering is very common here, with 35.0% of people helping out—far above the state figure. This high level of support is consistent with a high rate of people providing unpaid care.
Homes are smaller than usual, with only 2.0 people per home. This is because many people live alone, accounting for 39.1% of households.
The town is dominated by separate houses (91.5%), with very low rents and mortgage payments. Typical weekly rent is just $150, which is far below the national figure.
Most people use a car to get to work, and no one uses public transport. About 5.0% of the workforce now works from home, which is a slight increase since 2011.
The population is quite stable, as far fewer people moved in the last five years compared to the rest of the state. However, recent arrivals from overseas have risen to 17.5%.
The workforce is much smaller than in similar areas, with only 43.4% of adults working or looking for work. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry and fishing.
The town is very walkable, with 97.8% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a range of amenities. Almost every home is close to a park, a school and health services.