Warroo

Children under 15 make up 28.5% of the population, which is far above the national figure of 18.2%. This contributes to a younger feel, as the proportion of people aged 65 and over is much lower than in most other areas.

The community is almost entirely Australian-born, with no one born overseas. Most residents claim English or Australian ancestry, and the remaining group is primarily of Scottish or Irish heritage.

English is the main language for 88.6% of the community. While a small number of people use another language at home, there is no one in the area who speaks little or no English.

About 60.2% of residents identify as Christian. Those with no religion make up 33.3% of the population, which is about the same as the New South Wales figure.

A high number of residents hold a bachelor degree or higher, at 24.2%. However, the rate of people who completed Year 12 is far below the national average, at 48.9%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,875, which is about the same as the state average. Very few people earn high wages, with only 3.2% making $2,000 or more per week.

The community is generally healthy, as those with long-term health conditions (20.3%) are well below the national figure. Similarly, the rate of people needing help with daily activities is lower than most areas.

Volunteer rates are very high at 25.3%, far above the national figure of 14.1%. This high level of participation extends to childcare, where 30.5% of people provide unpaid care for children.

First Nations residents in Warroo earn significantly more than the national average, with a typical personal income of $1,624 compared to $540 across Australia.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.0 people per household. This is consistent with the fact that 75.8% of families are couples with children.

Every single home in the area is a separate detached house, and 80% have three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare here, at just 11.4%, while 37.1% of homes are owned outright.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as no one uses public transport to commute. Every home owns at least two vehicles, and 33.3% of the workforce works from home.

The population is very settled, with only 16.1% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national rate of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the dominant industry, employing 62.3% of the workforce. The area has a very high employment rate and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.

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