The Shire of Wandering is located in the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia and has a population of 444 as of the 2016 census, making it one of the smallest LGAs in the country. It covers an area of 1,901 square kilometres to the east of Albany Highway, about 120 kilometres south-east of Perth. The town of Wandering serves as the seat of government for the Shire. The Wandering Road District was established on 6 October 1874 and became a shire on 1 July 1961 under the Local Government Act 1960. The Shire of Wandering is undivided and is represented by seven councillors.
The council area of Wandering has a high affordability of mortgage repayments for a majority of households, with a notable percentage owning their homes outright. The population distribution is varied, with a significant proportion of residents above 50 years old. Family households are predominantly composed of childless couples, couples with children, and single parents. The top industries in the area include agriculture, forestry, fishing, and real estate services.
The council area of Wandering has a high affordability of mortgage repayments for a majority of households, with a notable percentage owning their homes outright. The population distribution is varied, with a significant proportion of residents above 50 years old. Family households are predominantly composed of childless couples, couples with children, and single parents. The top industries in the area include agriculture, forestry, fishing, and real estate services.
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49%
of people in this area are
aged 50+
51%
of people in the area
owns outright
56%
of households in the area are
childless couples
For age ranges
Most people in this area are aged 50+Occupancy
Most people in this area Owns OutrightIncome
Most people in this area have an income range of $0-$26K.Occupations
Professional occupations are prevalent in this area.- 1Managers
- 2Machinery operators and drivers
- 3Labourers
- 4Technicians and trades workers
- 5Clerical and administrative workers
Households
The majority of households in this area are Childless Couples
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