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Wunkar

264 km²

Wunkar is characterised by an older age profile than most, slightly below-average household incomes and somewhat fewer residents than usual.

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Demographics & Identity

Total population51▼ -81.0%since 2011Median age54 yrs▲ +17.4%since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population0.0%People aged 65 and over19.6%Children under 1513.7%

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 Wunkar, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 39%, followed by Seniors (65+) (26%) and Children (0–14) (18%).

Older adults (45–64)29.4%
Seniors (65+)19.6%
Children (0–14)13.7%
Youth (15–24)11.8%

Marital status

In Wunkar, the largest group is Married at 76%, followed by Never married (17%) and Divorced (7%).

  • Married76%
  • Never married17%
  • Divorced7%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Wunkar, the largest group is Australia at 85%, followed by England (15%).

Australia86.3%
England15.7%

Language

People using another language at home0.0%

Language used at home

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

English only100.0%

Religion

People with no religion41.2%

Religious affiliation

In Wunkar, the largest group is Christianity at 58%, followed by No religion (42%).

  • Christianity58%
  • No religion42%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1242.6%

Highest year of school

In Wunkar, the largest group is Year 12 at 49%, followed by Year 11 (24%) and Year 9 or below (17%).

Year 1242.6%
Year 1121.3%
Year 9 or below14.9%
Year 108.5%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$677▲ +50.4%since 2011Median household income (weekly)$1,125▲ +20.1%since 2011Median family income (weekly)$1,325▲ +30.2%since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week0.0%Households earning $3,000+ a week0.0%

Household income distribution

In Wunkar, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 71%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (29%).

$650–$1,49950.0%
$1,500–$2,99920.0%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition29.4%People with a mental health condition9.8%People needing help with daily activities0.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Wunkar, the largest group is Arthritis at 27%, followed by Asthma (27%) and Lung condition (23%).

Arthritis11.8%
Asthma11.8%
Lung condition9.8%
Mental health9.8%

Community Participation

Volunteers40.5%People providing unpaid care7.1%People caring for children unpaid28.6%

Family & Households

Average household size2.2▼ -15.4%since 2011One-parent families0.0%

Family composition

In Wunkar, the largest group is Couples without children at 47%, followed by Couples with children (40%) and Other families (13%).

  • Couples without children47%
  • Couples with children40%
  • Other families13%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$175▲ +84.2%since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$611▼ -44.5%since 2011Average people per bedroom0.60▼ -45.5%since 2011Households renting15.0%Homes owned outright55.0%Separate (detached) houses100.0%

How homes are owned or rented

In Wunkar, the largest group is Owned outright at 55%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (30%) and Rented (15%).

  • Owned outright55%
  • Owned with a mortgage30%
  • Rented15%

Types of homes

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

  • Separate house100%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

In Wunkar, the largest group is Worked at home at 56%, followed by Car (driver) (44%).

Worked at home50.0%
Car (driver)39.3%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years16.7%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate11.8%Labour-force participation81.0%Employed full-time53.6%

Industries people work in

In Wunkar, the largest group is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 74%, followed by Education & training (13%) and Health care & social assistance (13%).

Agriculture, forestry & fishing60.7%
Education & training10.7%
Health care & social assistance10.7%

Occupations people work in

In Wunkar, the largest group is Managers at 67%, followed by Technicians & trades (21%) and Professionals (13%).

Managers57.1%
Technicians & trades17.9%
Professionals10.7%

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