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Wanaaring

19,852 km²

Wanaaring is characterised by a below-average share of degree-holders, a younger age profile than most and a modest population.

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Demographics & Identity

Total population81▼ -58.5%since 2011Median age34 yrs▼ -20.9%since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population14.8%People aged 65 and over12.3%Children under 1525.9%People in a de facto relationship6.1%▼ -43.4%since 2011

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–466

Age structure

In Wanaaring, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 33%, followed by Children (0–14) (25%) and Young adults (25–44) (20%).

Older adults (45–64)34.6%
Children (0–14)25.9%
Young adults (25–44)21.0%
Seniors (65+)12.3%
Youth (15–24)11.1%

Marital status

In Wanaaring, the largest group is Married at 66%, followed by Never married (34%).

  • Married66%
  • Never married34%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Wanaaring, the largest group is Australia at 100%.

Australia91.4%

Ancestry

In Wanaaring, the largest group is Australian at 40%, followed by English (40%) and Irish (10%).

Australian48.1%
English48.1%
Irish12.3%
Scottish8.6%
German3.7%

Language

People using another language at home0.0%

Language used at home

In Wanaaring, the largest group is English only at 100%.

English only91.4%

Religion

People with no religion45.7%

Religious affiliation

In Wanaaring, the largest group is Christianity at 50%, followed by No religion (50%).

  • Christianity50%
  • No religion50%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1235.0%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher5.6%

Highest year of school

In Wanaaring, the largest group is Year 12 at 51%, followed by Year 10 (27%) and Year 9 or below (15%).

Year 1235.0%
Year 1018.3%
Year 9 or below10.0%
Year 115.0%

Highest qualification level

In Wanaaring, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 65%, followed by Advanced diploma / diploma (22%) and Bachelor degree (13%).

Certificate III / IV45.5%
Advanced diploma / diploma15.2%
Bachelor degree9.1%

Field of qualification

In Wanaaring, the largest group is Engineering & related at 50%, followed by Agriculture & environment (28%) and Architecture & building (22%).

Engineering & related27.3%
Agriculture & environment15.2%
Architecture & building12.1%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$665▲ +37.7%since 2011Median household income (weekly)$1,375▲ +27.9%since 2011Median family income (weekly)$1,343▲ +15.2%since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week0.0%Households earning $3,000+ a week0.0%

Household income distribution

In Wanaaring, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 73%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (27%).

$650–$1,49934.8%
$1,500–$2,99913.0%

Personal income distribution

In Wanaaring, the largest group is Under $650 at 53%, followed by $650–$1,499 (47%).

Under $65046.3%
$650–$1,49940.7%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition21.0%People with a mental health condition4.9%People needing help with daily activities0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Wanaaring, the largest group is None at 82%, followed by One condition (18%).

None65.4%
One condition14.8%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Wanaaring, the largest group is Other condition at 23%, followed by Cancer (18%) and Mental health (18%).

Other condition6.2%
Cancer4.9%
Mental health4.9%
Arthritis3.7%
Asthma3.7%
Heart disease3.7%

Community Participation

Volunteers29.6%People providing unpaid care11.1%People caring for children unpaid29.6%People who served in the Defence Force0.0%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework33.3%

Family & Households

Average household size3.3▲ +37.5%since 2011One-parent families6.2%People living alone17.4%▼ -25.8%since 2011

Family composition

In Wanaaring, the largest group is Couples with children at 70%, followed by Couples without children (23%) and One-parent families (7%).

  • Couples with children70%
  • Couples without children23%
  • One-parent families7%

Household size

In Wanaaring, the largest group is 2 people at 23%, followed by 6 or more (19%) and 1 person (15%).

2 people26.1%
6 or more21.7%
1 person17.4%
3 people17.4%
5 people17.4%
4 people13.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$125—since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$3,500▲ +337.5%since 2011Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011Households renting17.4%Homes owned outright73.9%Separate (detached) houses95.7%Homes with three or more bedrooms91.3%▲ +4.3%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Wanaaring, the largest group is Owned outright at 61%, followed by Rented (14%) and Other tenure (14%).

  • Owned outright61%
  • Rented14%
  • Other tenure14%
  • Owned with a mortgage11%

Types of homes

In Wanaaring, the largest group is Separate house at 100%.

  • Separate house100%

Bedrooms per home

In Wanaaring, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 38%, followed by 4 bedrooms (38%) and 5 or more (24%).

3 bedrooms34.8%
4 bedrooms34.8%
5 or more21.7%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle0.0%▼ -100.0%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Wanaaring, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 38%, followed by 3 vehicles (31%) and 4 or more (31%).

2 vehicles50.0%
3 vehicles40.0%
4 or more40.0%

How people get to work

In Wanaaring, the largest group is Worked at home at 56%, followed by Car (driver) (22%) and Walked (22%).

Worked at home56.1%
Car (driver)22.0%
Walked22.0%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years31.1%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate0.0%Labour-force participation74.1%Employed full-time82.9%

Industries people work in

In Wanaaring, the largest group is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 70%, followed by Retail trade (14%) and Manufacturing (9%).

Agriculture, forestry & fishing73.2%
Retail trade14.6%
Manufacturing9.8%
Education & training7.3%

Occupations people work in

In Wanaaring, the largest group is Managers at 68%, followed by Labourers (16%) and Community & personal service (8%).

Managers63.4%
Labourers14.6%
Community & personal service7.3%
Clerical & administrative7.3%

Nearby areas

Hungerford (NSW)Hungerford (Qld)White CliffsYantabullaGumbalieFords BridgeLouthBulloo Downs