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Wallaroo Plain

99 km²

Wallaroo Plain has slightly below-average household incomes and somewhat fewer residents than usual.

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Demographics & Identity

Total population51▲ +30.8%since 2011Median age45 yrs→ 0.0%since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population0.0%People aged 65 and over7.8%Children under 1511.8%People in a de facto relationship9.7%▼ -3.2%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 Wallaroo Plain, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 42%, followed by Youth (15–24) (24%) and Young adults (25–44) (14%).

Older adults (45–64)41.2%
Youth (15–24)23.5%
Young adults (25–44)13.7%
Children (0–14)11.8%
Seniors (65+)7.8%

Marital status

In Wallaroo Plain, the largest group is Married at 61%, followed by Never married (39%).

  • Married61%
  • Never married39%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Wallaroo Plain, the largest group is Australia at 100%.

Australia90.2%

Ancestry

In Wallaroo Plain, the largest group is Australian at 53%, followed by English (24%) and German (14%).

Australian52.9%
English23.5%
German13.7%
Scottish9.8%

Language

People using another language at home0.0%

Language used at home

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

English only94.1%

Religion

People with no religion41.2%

Religious affiliation

In Wallaroo Plain, the largest group is Christianity at 57%, followed by No religion (43%).

  • Christianity57%
  • No religion43%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1239.0%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher16.7%

Highest year of school

In Wallaroo Plain, the largest group is Year 12 at 44%, followed by Year 11 (44%) and Year 10 (11%).

Year 1239.0%
Year 1139.0%
Year 109.8%

Highest qualification level

In Wallaroo Plain, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 54%, followed by Bachelor degree (33%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (13%).

Certificate III / IV44.8%
Bachelor degree27.6%
Advanced diploma / diploma10.3%

Field of qualification

In Wallaroo Plain, the largest group is Engineering & related at 53%, followed by Agriculture & environment (27%) and Management & commerce (20%).

Engineering & related27.6%
Agriculture & environment13.8%
Management & commerce10.3%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$700▲ +3.7%since 2011Median household income (weekly)$1,125▲ +4.7%since 2011Median family income (weekly)$1,125▲ +35.1%since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week0.0%

Household income distribution

In Wallaroo Plain, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 100%.

$650–$1,49971.4%

Personal income distribution

In Wallaroo Plain, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 53%, followed by Under $650 (39%) and $1,500–$2,999 (8%).

$650–$1,49941.7%
Under $65031.3%
$1,500–$2,9996.3%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition19.6%People with a mental health condition9.8%People needing help with daily activities0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Wallaroo Plain, the largest group is None at 75%, followed by One condition (25%).

None70.6%
One condition23.5%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Wallaroo Plain, the largest group is Diabetes at 27%, followed by Mental health (23%) and Arthritis (18%).

Diabetes11.8%
Mental health9.8%
Arthritis7.8%
Other condition7.8%
Lung condition5.9%

Community Participation

Volunteers25.0%People providing unpaid care0.0%People caring for children unpaid10.4%People who served in the Defence Force0.0%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework20.8%

Family & Households

Average household size2.8▲ +21.7%since 2011One-parent families0.0%

Family composition

In Wallaroo Plain, the largest group is Couples with children at 65%, followed by Couples without children (35%).

  • Couples with children65%
  • Couples without children35%

Household size

In Wallaroo Plain, the largest group is 2 people at 65%, followed by 4 people (35%).

2 people78.6%
4 people42.9%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$110—since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$2,167▲ +36.7%since 2011Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -20.0%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Wallaroo Plain, the largest group is Owned outright at 40%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (33%) and Rented (27%).

  • Owned outright40%
  • Owned with a mortgage33%
  • Rented27%

Types of homes

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

  • Separate house100%

Bedrooms per home

In Wallaroo Plain, the largest group is 4 bedrooms at 68%, followed by 3 bedrooms (32%).

4 bedrooms107.1%
3 bedrooms50.0%

Transport & Vehicles

Motor vehicles per home

In Wallaroo Plain, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 44%, followed by 4 or more (31%) and 3 vehicles (25%).

2 vehicles50.0%
4 or more35.7%
3 vehicles28.6%

How people get to work

In Wallaroo Plain, the largest group is Car (driver) at 81%, followed by Worked at home (19%).

Car (driver)72.4%
Worked at home17.2%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years18.8%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate0.0%Labour-force participation60.4%Employed full-time79.3%

Industries people work in

In Wallaroo Plain, the largest group is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 48%, followed by Construction (13%) and Wholesale trade (13%).

Agriculture, forestry & fishing37.9%
Construction10.3%
Wholesale trade10.3%
Retail trade10.3%
Transport & warehousing10.3%

Occupations people work in

In Wallaroo Plain, the largest group is Professionals at 39%, followed by Managers (35%) and Machinery operators & drivers (26%).

Professionals31.0%
Managers27.6%
Machinery operators & drivers20.7%

Nearby areas

North Beach (SA)TickeraNew Town (SA)KadinaJericho (SA)Wallaroo (SA)Wallaroo MinesMatta Flat