The Whiteman

The population is noticeably older than the state and national figures, with a typical age of 44. About 7% of residents are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, which is well above the national average of 3.2%.

The community is predominantly Australian and English in ancestry, and very few people were born overseas. At 5.1%, the proportion of overseas-born residents is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the sole language used at home for 96.8% of residents. No one in the area speaks little or no English, a figure far below the state and national averages.

Christianity is the most common religion, though 42.4% of people report no religion. This is well above the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is far below the state and national averages, with only 15.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many residents hold a Certificate III or IV qualification.

Typical weekly household income is $1,770, which is about the same as the national figure. However, personal incomes are well below the national average, with the typical resident earning $640 a week.

Mental health conditions are much more common here than in most similar areas, affecting 12% of residents. This is well above the national figure of 8.8%.

A much higher proportion of people do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework than in most areas. Additionally, 8.5% of residents have served in the Defence Force, which is well above the national average.

There are 11 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. This group is far younger than the national average, with a typical age of just 6 years.

Families are the norm here, with 70.6% of households consisting of couples with children. People living alone are far less common than in the rest of Australia.

The area consists almost entirely of separate houses, with 86% having three or more bedrooms. No one in the community rents, and 40.4% of homes are owned outright, which is well above the national figure.

The community is heavily reliant on cars, as 0% of people commute using public transport. Most homes have multiple vehicles, with 83% of households owning two or more.

Movement into the area is lower than in the state and nation, with 30.4% of people having moved house in the last five years.

Full-time employment is much higher than in most similar areas, at 68.4%. The most common industries for workers are health care, construction, and agriculture.

The area is strictly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.2. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.