Wee Waa

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 19.2% of the population, which is far above the national figure of 3.2%. The community is notably young, with 22.8% of residents being children under 15, a figure well above the national average.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 4.4% were born overseas, which is far below the national average of 27.7%. Those with ancestral roots most commonly identify as Australian or English.

English is the primary language here, with only 1.7% of people using another language at home, far below the 22.3% national figure. Very few people speak little or no English.

About 62.3% of the community identifies as Christian. The proportion of people reporting no religion is 22.7%, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 33% of residents completing Year 12, compared to 58.8% nationally. Only 8.2% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Household incomes are well below the national average, with the typical family earning $1,658 a week. Only 10% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is far below the national figure of 22.6%.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 30.7% of people. About 6.9% of residents need help with daily activities, which is a little above the national average of 5.8%.

Volunteering is a little more common here than across Australia, with 15.1% of people volunteering. Unpaid care for children is around the middle for similar areas at 24.1%.

The First Nations community is a significant part of the town, though they face higher unemployment at 12.9% compared to 12.3% nationally. Year 12 completion for First Nations residents is well below the national average at 28.9%.

One-parent families are much more common here than in most areas, making up 18.1% of households. People living alone are also more frequent, at 29.8%.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, and 77.2% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Rent is far below the national figure, with a typical weekly rent of just $200.

The town is heavily reliant on cars, as 66.3% of people drive to work and 0% use public transport for commuting. Only 6.5% of people work from home, which is far below the national figure.

The community is relatively stable, with 29% of people moving in the last five years, far below the 40.7% national average. However, recent arrivals from overseas are well above the national figure at 17.8%.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the primary industries, employing 27.1% of the workforce. Full-time employment is well above the national figure, at 64.7%.

The town is somewhat walkable, with most people living within a 15-minute walk of health services. However, homes are far less likely to be within a short walk of public transport compared to the state average.