Wynyard

The typical resident is 49, which is far older than the national figure of 38. Seniors make up 28.4% of the population, a figure well above the state and national averages.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a much lower proportion of overseas-born people (10.1%) compared to the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the dominant language, with only 2.1% of people using another language at home, which is far below the national average of 22.3%.

Over half the population (50.3%) report no religion, a figure that has risen 23 points since 2011 and is far above the national average.

Education levels are much lower than in most similar areas, with only 12.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and just 33% completing Year 12.

Incomes are among the lowest at this level; the typical household earns $1,048 a week, which is far below the national figure of $1,746.

Health challenges are common here, as 38.9% of people have a long-term health condition and 9.2% need help with daily activities, both well above the national average.

Residents are more likely to provide unpaid care (14.9%) and do more housework than people in most other areas, though volunteering has fallen slightly since 2011.

First Nations people make up 9.7% of the population, which is well above the state average. This group is younger than the general community, with a typical age of 26.

Many people live alone (34.0%) or in one-parent families (16.8%), both figures being much higher than in most other areas.

Homes are overwhelmingly separate houses (90.9%), and 41.2% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure of 31%.

Cars are essential here, as 71% of people drive to work and only 0.4% use public transport, while typical drive times to the city are among the highest at this level.

The community is relatively stable, with fewer people moving in the last five years (34.4%) and fewer recent overseas arrivals than the state or national averages.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work (49.7%) compared to the national figure of 61.1%, with many employed in health care and social assistance.

Wynyard ranks very low for overall advantage, scoring 1 out of 10, which reflects its low access to money and job skills compared to other areas.

The area sees a little more rain than the state average and is notably warmer, with a typical minimum temperature far above the state figure.

The area is somewhat walkable, with over half of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries and a high percentage within reach of parks and health services.