Wayo

Wayo is a far older community than most, with a typical age of 55 and a high proportion of seniors. Children under 15 make up only 12.8% of the population, which is well below the national figure.

The area is predominantly Australian born, with English and Australian being the most common ancestries. Only 9.6% of people were born overseas, a figure far below the state and national averages.

English is the only language used at home here. No residents reported using another language or speaking little to no English, which is far below national levels.

Over half of the community identifies as Christian. The proportion of people with no religion is 29.6%, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

About 53.3% of residents completed Year 12, though this is well below the state average. Many adults hold Certificate III or IV qualifications, and 17.1% have a bachelor degree or higher.

Household incomes are notably high, with 34% of homes earning $3,000 or more a week, which is far above the national figure. Typical personal weekly income is also a little above the national average at $880.

While long-term health conditions are a little above the national average, the rate of people needing help with daily activities is well below the state average at 2.4%.

Unpaid care is very common here, with a rate well above the national average. Volunteers also make up 17.1% of the population, which is well above the national figure.

There are 3 First Nations people living in the area. For this small group, the typical household income is $1,999, which is well above the state and national figures.

The community is split almost evenly between couples with children and couples without children. One-parent families are much less common here than in most other areas.

Every single home in Wayo is a separate house. Renting is very rare at 6.4%, while 40.4% of homes are owned outright, which is well above the national average.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with every home owning at least one motor vehicle. While there are several bus stops, no one uses public transport to commute to work.

About 30.8% of the population moved into the area in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is much higher here than in most areas, at 68.8%. Many residents work in health care, social assistance, and education.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.