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Wudinna
3 km²
A high rate of full-time work and strong community volunteering set Wudinna (L) apart from similar areas. It is a small town that has seen a sharp population drop, losing about 387 people since 2011. The community is noticeably older than the national average, with over a quarter of residents now aged 65 or over. This shift toward an older population is reflected in the high number of people living alone and a growing number of retirees.
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The typical resident is 47, making the area far older than the national figure of 38. People aged 65 and over make up 27.5% of the population, a figure that rose 13 points since 2011.
The community is overwhelmingly Australian born, with 86.4% born here. Only 5.2% of residents were born overseas, which is far below the state and national figures.
English is the primary language for 91.1% of the population. Very few people use another language at home, and no one reported speaking little or no English.
About 39.7% of people report having no religion, which is about the same as the national figure. Over half the population identifies as Christian.
The area has seen a decline in higher qualifications, with only 8.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far below the national figure of 26.3%.
Typical personal weekly income is $831, which is a little above the South Australian figure. However, the typical household income of $1,416 is a little below the national average.
Residents are generally healthier than those in most similar areas. Only 25.4% have a long-term health condition, which is well below the state figure of 31.0%.
Volunteering is exceptionally high here, with 44% of people volunteering—far above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid care for children is also higher than most areas.
Living alone is common, with 32% of people in single-person homes. This is well above the national figure and consistent with the town's older age profile.
Homes are generally large, with 84.5% having three or more bedrooms. Rent is very affordable at a typical $163 per week, which is far below the national figure.
Cars are the main way to get around, and no one uses public transport to commute. About 40% of homes have two vehicles.
The population is relatively stable, as only 26.7% of people moved in the last five years. There were no recent arrivals from overseas in 2021.
Employment is strong, with 62.2% of people working full-time and a very low unemployment rate of 2.2%. Agriculture, education and retail are the main industries.
The town is very walkable, with 95.2% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a variety of amenities. Most homes are within a short walk of health services, groceries and parks.