Wallaroo

The typical resident is 43, making the area noticeably older than the national figure. While 19.1% of people are seniors, there is also a higher-than-usual proportion of children under 15 at 18.9%.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 14.6% were born overseas, which is higher than in many similar areas. English, Scottish, and Irish ancestries are the most common roots after Australian.

English is the primary language for 87.5% of the community. While 8.3% of people use another language at home—higher than in most similar areas—there are no residents who speak little or no English.

A large portion of the community has no religion, at 44.3%, which is far above the state and national figures. Christianity is the other primary affiliation at 49.3%.

Wallaroo is highly educated, with 31.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 70.5% having completed Year 12, both of which are well above national levels.

Incomes here are among the highest for similar areas, with nearly half of all households earning $3,000 or more a week. The typical family income of $3,216 is well above the national figure.

Residents are in good health, with much lower rates of long-term health conditions and a lower need for help with daily activities compared to the state and national averages.

The community is highly active, with 27.5% of people volunteering, which is far above the national average. There are also high rates of unpaid care for children and housework.

There are six Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. The typical person in this group is 31, which is noticeably older than the national First Nations average.

Homes are larger than usual, typically holding 3.0 people. This is consistent with the high percentage of couples with children (65.8%) and a very low number of people living alone.

The area is dominated by detached houses, with 87.7% having three or more bedrooms. While 42.5% of homes are owned outright, those with mortgages face typical monthly payments of $2,781, among the highest for similar areas.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, as 0.0% of people commute by public transport and every home has at least one motor vehicle.

About 33.8% of the population moved in the last five years, which is higher than in most similar areas, though recent overseas arrivals are far below the national average.

The local workforce is very active, with 72.5% of adults working or looking for work, far above the national figure. Many residents work as managers or professionals, often in construction or public administration.

Wallaroo is heavily car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Almost no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.