Way Way

The community is notably older than most areas, with a typical age of 55 compared to the national figure of 38. There is also a higher proportion of people in de facto relationships and a First Nations population that is a little above the state average at 5.7%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born people than the state average. English, Australian, Irish, and Scottish are the most common ancestries listed.

English is the primary language here, with only 1.9% of people using another tongue at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

People with no religion make up 44.2% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 38.5%.

The area has a higher share of adults with a bachelor degree or higher than most similar areas, though this is still well below the state average of 27.8%. Only 44% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure.

Incomes are generally much lower than the national average, with a typical weekly household earning $1,375. Only 9.1% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is lower than most areas.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in other areas, affecting 36.6% of residents. This is well above the national figure of 27.7%, with arthritis and asthma being the most reported issues.

Volunteering is very common, with 20.1% of people helping out, which is well above the national average. There is also a higher rate of unpaid care and housework compared to most areas.

The First Nations population consists of 15 people. This group is far older than the national average, with a typical age of 49, and earns a typical personal income that is a little above the national figure.

Most homes are occupied by couples, with 52.5% being couples without children. One-parent families are less common here than in most other areas.

Housing is exclusively made up of separate houses, with 45.5% owned outright—far above the national figure. Renting is very rare at just 7.1%.

Every home in the area has at least one motor vehicle, and 56.4% have two. While there are more public transport stops per person than in many areas, it takes a typical resident 70 minutes to walk to the nearest one.

The community is relatively stable, with far fewer people moving in the last five years compared to the national average. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

The local workforce is smaller than in most areas, and the unemployment rate of 10.6% is well above the national figure. Many of the employed work in health or education.

The area is very car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Most homes are not within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or parks.