Watersleigh

The area has a much higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people than most areas, at 10%. It is an older community with far fewer children under 15 than the national average, and no residents are in de facto relationships.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a far lower percentage of overseas-born people than the state average. Those with listed ancestry are primarily Australian or English.

English is the only language used at home in Watersleigh, which is far below the national and state figures for language diversity.

Christianity is the main religion for 62.5% of the community, while 37.5% of residents report having no religion, which is a little below the national figure.

Watersleigh is highly qualified, with 40% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher—far above the national average. This is reflected in the high number of residents who completed Year 12.

Weekly family incomes are well below the state and national figures, and no one earns $2,000 or more per week. Typical personal incomes are also a little below the national average.

Health needs are high here, with 47.5% of people living with a long-term condition and 17.5% needing help with daily activities, both far above the state average.

Residents are very active in their community, with 37.1% volunteering—far above the national figure. Unpaid care and housework are also much more common here than in most areas.

The First Nations population is small but has a typical personal income of $900, which is far above the national figure. The typical age for First Nations residents is 36, far older than the state average.

Homes in Watersleigh are slightly larger than average, with 3.1 people per home. Most households are couples with children.

Typical monthly home-loan payments are far above the state average, while weekly rents are much lower than the national figure.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes available. The drive time to the city is much higher than in most areas, taking about 118 minutes.

The community has seen significant movement, with 41% of residents moving in the last five years, which is slightly above the state average.

Unemployment is non-existent here, though the proportion of adults working or looking for work is a little below the state average.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0, as there are no shops, schools, or parks within a 15-minute walk and the terrain is very steep.