Wallabadah

Wallabadah is far older than most areas, with a typical age of 56 and 27.2% of residents aged 65 or over. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 8.4%, which is well above the national figure of 3.2%.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 83.8% born here. Those with overseas heritage primarily list English, Australian, or Scottish ancestry, while only 6.5% of residents were born overseas, far below the state average.

English is the only language used at home for 90.3% of the population. No one in the community uses another language at home, a figure far below the national average of 22.3%.

Christianity is the most common faith at 61.3%. Those with no religion make up 26.4% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 30.9% completing Year 12 and 9.5% holding a bachelor degree or higher. The local primary school is the only educational facility in the area.

Typical incomes are much lower than the national figure, with the usual household earning $1,062 a week. Only 8.2% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, far below the state average.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 33.5% of people. Arthritis is the most reported condition, and 5.8% of residents need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is high at 19.3%, well above the national average. Many residents also provide unpaid care, though far fewer people are caring for children compared to other areas.

There are 32 First Nations people in the community, and the typical age for this group is 35, which is far older than the national figure of 24.

Living alone is common, with 32.1% of people in single-person homes, well above the state average. Typical households are small, containing just 2.2 people.

Housing is very stable, with 62.3% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%. Almost every home is a separate house, and typical weekly rents are low at $240.

Cars are essential, as there are no public transport stops or routes in the area. Most homes have multiple vehicles, with 40.9% owning two and 21.4% owning three.

The population is very stable, with only 24.7% moving in the last five years, far below the state figure. No recent arrivals from overseas were recorded.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the biggest industry, employing 30.7% of the workforce. About 52.2% of adults are working or looking for work, which is much lower than most areas.

Wallabadah is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 1.6, far below the state average. There are no grocery stores or health services within a 15-minute walk of any home.