Weemelah

The area is much younger than most, with children under 15 making up 22.1% of the population. This is reflected in a high number of de facto relationships (16.0%) and a much lower proportion of seniors compared to the state average.

Most residents were born in Australia (77.9%), and the area has a far lower percentage of overseas-born people (7.0%) than the national figure. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

English is the only language used at home, with 0.0% of people using another language, a figure far below both the state and national averages.

About 47.7% of residents identify as Christian, while 26.7% have no religion, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational qualifications are much lower than the state average, with only 8.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many residents have completed Year 12 (44.6%), though this is still far below the national figure.

Typical household and family incomes are far below the national figures, with a typical weekly household income of $1,156. However, 23.1% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is higher than most similar areas.

Residents generally report fewer health issues, with the rate of long-term health conditions (18.6%) and mental health conditions (0.0%) being much lower than in most other areas.

Volunteerism is strong, with 17.6% of people volunteering, which is well above the national figure. Conversely, the rate of people doing unpaid housework or caring for children is much lower than most areas.

First Nations residents are older than the state and national averages, with a typical age of 59. Their typical personal income of $874 is far above the national figure for First Nations people.

The community consists mostly of couples with children (43.1%) or couples without children (37.3%). Family sizes are typical for the region, with an average of 2.5 people per home.

Every home in Weemelah is a separate house. Ownership is very high, with 57.7% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%.

The area is highly car-dependent, as 20.0% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is far above the national average. There are no public transport stops or routes serving the community.

The population is very stable, with only 22.2% of people having moved in the last five years, a rate far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the primary industries, employing 63.2% of the workforce. Full-time employment is high at 65.8%, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no parks, schools, or shops within a 15-minute walk of any home.