Wanaaring

Wanaaring is noticeably younger than most areas, with a typical age of 34 and a high number of children under 15. This is reflected in the age structure, where children and older adults make up the largest groups.

The community is almost entirely born in Australia, with 91.4% born here and no residents born overseas. Ancestry is primarily Australian and English, each accounting for 48.1%.

English is the only language used at home by 91.4% of residents. This means the proportion of people using another language is far below the state and national figures.

About 45.7% of the community report having no religion, which is well above the national figure. Christianity is equally common at 45.7%.

Formal qualifications are much lower than typical areas, with only 5.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 35% of residents completed Year 12, far below the national average.

Typical weekly household incomes are well below the national figure at $1,375. No households earn $3,000 or more per week, and 46.3% of people earn under $650 weekly.

The community reports good health, with long-term health conditions affecting 21% of people, which is well below the national figure of 27.7%.

Volunteering is very common, with 29.6% of people volunteering, far above the national rate. Unpaid housework and childcare are also more common than in most other areas.

First Nations people make up 14.8% of the population, far above the state average. This group is exceptionally young, with a typical age of just 11 years.

Homes tend to be large, with 3.3 people per home, among the highest in the region. Nearly 65% of families consist of couples with children.

Most residents own their homes outright (73.9%), and 91.3% of dwellings have three or more bedrooms. While rent is very low at $125 a week, home-loan payments are far above the national figure.

The area is heavily car-dependent, with every home owning at least two vehicles. However, 56.1% of people work from home, far above the national figure.

About 31.1% of the population moved in the last five years, which is around the middle for similar areas but well below the national average.

Employment is very high, with 74.1% of adults working or looking for work and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Most jobs are in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score. While there are some parks and schools within walking distance, there are no groceries or health services within a 15-minute walk.