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Wallabadah (L)

6 km²

Wallabadah (L) has fewer people than 89% of urban centres, an older population than 87% and lower household incomes than 85%.

It also has fewer renters than 70%.

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📍 Wallabadah (L), Urban Centre

Demographics & Identity

Total population216▼ -44.6%since 2011Median age58 yrs▲ +20.8%since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population10.2%People aged 65 and over31.9%Children under 159.7%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–42323

Age structure

In Wallabadah (L), the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 42%, followed by Seniors (65+) (33%) and Young adults (25–44) (13%).

Older adults (45–64)41.2%
Seniors (65+)31.9%
Young adults (25–44)13.0%
Children (0–14)9.7%
Youth (15–24)1.9%

Marital status

In Wallabadah (L), the largest group is Married at 49%, followed by Never married (21%) and Divorced (16%).

  • Married49%
  • Never married21%
  • Divorced16%
  • Widowed8%
  • Separated7%

Ancestry & Heritage

Country of birth

In Wallabadah (L), the largest group is Australia at 91%, followed by England (6%) and New Zealand (3%).

Australia78.7%
England5.1%
New Zealand2.3%

Language

People using another language at home0.0%

Language used at home

In Wallabadah (L), the largest group is English only at 100%.

English only82.4%

Religion

People with no religion25.9%

Religious affiliation

In Wallabadah (L), the largest group is Christianity at 65%, followed by No religion (31%) and Other religions (3%).

  • Christianity65%
  • No religion31%
  • Other religions3%

Education

Completed Year 1220.1%

Highest year of school

In Wallabadah (L), the largest group is Year 10 at 49%, followed by Year 12 (26%) and Year 9 or below (23%).

Year 1037.6%
Year 1220.1%
Year 9 or below18.0%
Year 111.5%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$504▲ +35.1%since 2011Median household income (weekly)$919▲ +55.2%since 2011Median family income (weekly)$1,274▲ +29.3%since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week3.1%Households earning $3,000+ a week0.0%

Household income distribution

In Wallabadah (L), the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 47%, followed by Under $650 (28%) and $1,500–$2,999 (24%).

$650–$1,49940.7%
Under $65024.2%
$1,500–$2,99920.9%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition42.1%People with a mental health condition8.8%People needing help with daily activities7.9%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Wallabadah (L), the largest group is Arthritis at 24%, followed by Asthma (15%) and Diabetes (15%).

Arthritis17.6%
Asthma11.1%
Diabetes10.6%
Mental health8.8%
Heart disease7.4%
Lung condition5.1%
Other condition4.6%
Cancer3.7%
Stroke1.9%
Dementia1.4%

Community Participation

Volunteers16.7%People providing unpaid care14.1%People caring for children unpaid10.9%

Family & Households

Average household size1.9▼ -9.5%since 2011One-parent families10.8%

Family composition

In Wallabadah (L), the largest group is Couples without children at 52%, followed by Couples with children (34%) and One-parent families (11%).

  • Couples without children52%
  • Couples with children34%
  • One-parent families11%
  • Other families3%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$204—since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$900▼ -12.5%since 2011Average people per bedroom0.70▼ -30.0%since 2011Households renting15.4%Homes owned outright68.1%Separate (detached) houses100.0%

How homes are owned or rented

In Wallabadah (L), the largest group is Owned outright at 66%, followed by Rented (15%) and Owned with a mortgage (14%).

  • Owned outright66%
  • Rented15%
  • Owned with a mortgage14%
  • Other tenure5%

Types of homes

In Wallabadah (L), the largest group is Separate house at 100%.

  • Separate house100%

Mobility & Location

People who moved in the last 5 years27.1%

How people get to work

In Wallabadah (L), the largest group is Car (driver) at 67%, followed by Worked at home (18%) and Walked (8%).

Car (driver)51.6%
Worked at home14.1%
Walked6.3%
Car (passenger)4.7%

Employment & Occupation

Unemployment rate10.1%Labour-force participation41.1%Employed full-time60.9%

Industries people work in

In Wallabadah (L), the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 18%, followed by Agriculture, forestry & fishing (16%) and Mining (12%).

Health care & social assistance14.1%
Agriculture, forestry & fishing12.5%
Mining9.4%
Retail trade7.8%
Public administration & safety7.8%
Other services7.8%
Transport & warehousing6.3%
Wholesale trade4.7%
Accommodation & food4.7%
Administrative & support4.7%

Occupations people work in

In Wallabadah (L), the largest group is Machinery operators & drivers at 19%, followed by Community & personal service (16%) and Professionals (14%).

Machinery operators & drivers18.8%
Community & personal service15.6%
Professionals14.1%
Clerical & administrative12.5%
Sales workers12.5%
Labourers12.5%
Managers7.8%
Technicians & trades6.3%

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