Wangi Wangi

Seniors make up 32.3% of the population, which is far above the national figure of 17.2%. Conversely, children under 15 are well below the state average at 14.1%, and the typical age of 54 is far older than the national average of 38.

The area is predominantly Australian born, with 83.6% born here and only 10.8% born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the main language for 90.5% of residents. Only 4.1% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

A large proportion of the community reports no religion at 42.6%, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the most common religion at 49.3%.

While 19.6% of adults have a bachelor degree or higher, this is well below the national figure of 26.3%. Year 12 completion is also far below the state average, with only 42% of residents finishing school.

Typical household income is $1,339 a week, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Similarly, the typical personal weekly income is a little below the national figure at $680.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 39% of people. Arthritis is the most reported condition, and 6.4% of residents need help with daily activities.

More people here do at least 15 hours of unpaid housework (27.6%) than in the state average. There is also a higher rate of former Defence Force members at 4.2% compared to the national figure.

The First Nations community is larger than in 91% of similar areas, with 9.1% of people speaking a First Nations language. Unemployment for First Nations people is well below the national figure at 4.6%.

Homes here are smaller than usual, with a typical 2.3 people per household. About 27.3% of people live alone, which is a little above the national figure.

A high 45.2% of homes are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%. Separate houses are very common at 87.5%, and only 21% of households are renting.

Most people rely on cars, with 55.1% driving to work and almost no one using public transport to commute. However, 97.7% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of a bus stop.

The population is relatively stable, with 32.4% moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%. Recent overseas arrivals are also far below the national average at 3.8%.

Far fewer adults are working or looking for work here (47.9%) compared to the national figure of 61.1%. The most common industries for those employed are health care and construction.

The area is considered somewhat walkable, though 42.8% of homes are in a 15-minute-city walkshed, which is far below the state average of 71.9%.