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Wandiligong
3 km²
A far lower proportion of people use a language other than English in Wandiligong than the state or national figures. This small community has seen its population shrink by 27% since 2011, yet it is now more qualified and wealthier, with a significant rise in university degrees and high weekly incomes. It is a family-oriented area with more children than usual and a high rate of homeowners. These trends suggest a shift toward a more affluent, professional population living in a rural setting.
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The community is notably older than the national average, with a typical resident aged 45 and seniors making up 21.3% of the population. There is also a strong presence of families, as children under 15 account for 21.0% of residents.
Most residents were born in Australia, and only 11.6% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, together making up 87% of the population.
English is the dominant language, with 92.3% of people using it exclusively at home. Only 3.6% of residents use another language, and no one reported speaking little or no English.
A very high 68.2% of people here have no religion, a figure far above the national average. This has seen a sharp increase of 35 percentage points since 2011.
The area is highly qualified, with 30.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is a significant jump from 2011, when only 9.5% had a degree.
Typical weekly incomes are much higher than in most similar areas, and 24.2% of households earn over $3,000 a week. This is a major increase from 2011, when only 3.9% of households reached that level.
Residents are generally healthy, with only 2.2% needing help with daily activities, which is well below the national figure. Long-term health conditions are also more uncommon here than in most areas.
Volunteering is very common, with 29.5% of people volunteering, far above the national rate of 14.1%. There is also a high rate of unpaid housework and childcare compared to the state.
Homes here are larger than average, typically holding 2.7 people. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 66.9% of families.
Every single home in the area is a separate house, and 41.9% are owned outright. Renting is very uncommon, with only 10.5% of households renting, far below the national average.
The area is heavily reliant on cars, as no one commutes via public transport. However, working from home has grown significantly since 2011 to reach 20.9%.
About 36.3% of residents moved in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas since 2011.
While the unemployment rate is very low at 1.7%, full-time employment has fallen sharply since 2011. Many residents work in accommodation, food, or education.
The area is strictly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Most homes are far from groceries and health services, and the terrain is steeper than the state average.