Wallangra

The area has a strong First Nations presence, with 11.8% of residents identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, well above the national figure of 3.2%. It is also a young community, with 24.7% of people under 15, though 22.6% are seniors.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 4.3% were born overseas, which is far below the national average of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, Irish, and Scottish.

English is the primary language for 84.9% of residents. While 5.4% use another language at home, which is higher than in similar areas, no one in the community speaks little or no English.

Religion remains common here, with 63.4% of people identifying as Christian. The proportion of people with no religion is 21.5%, far below the national figure of 38.9%.

About 15.2% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the state average. Qualifications are often in engineering, management, or agriculture, and nearly half of residents completed Year 12.

Earnings are much lower than in most areas, with a typical personal weekly income of $450 compared to the national figure of $805. No households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are a significant issue, affecting 34.4% of residents, with arthritis being the most common. About 8.6% of people need help with daily activities, which is much higher than most areas.

Community spirit is high, with 25.8% of people volunteering, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Many residents also provide unpaid care or perform significant amounts of housework.

The First Nations population is notably young, with a typical age of just 13. However, personal income for this group is much lower than in other areas, at $350 per week.

Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 3.0 people per household. Nearly 60% of families consist of couples with children.

Every home in Wallangra is a separate house, and 81.5% have three or more bedrooms. Rent is well below the national figure at $290 a week, and typical mortgage payments are also much lower.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no public transport stops and every home owning at least one vehicle. Interestingly, 56.3% of workers work from home, far above the national average.

The population is relatively stable, with 32.6% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

Agriculture is the dominant industry, employing 68.8% of the workforce. While the unemployment rate is 0.0%, the proportion of adults working or looking for work is much lower than the state average.

The community is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1. There are no grocery stores, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk of any home.