Weethalle

The community is noticeably older than the state average, with 22.8% of people aged 65 and over. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 8.6% of the population, which is well above the national figure.

The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 3.4% of people born overseas, a figure far below the state and national averages.

English is the primary language here, and the proportion of people using another language at home is far below the national average at just 1.5%.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most areas, with only 19.4% of residents reporting no religion, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is much lower than the state average, with only 23.4% of residents completing Year 12 and just 4.9% holding a bachelor degree or higher.

Incomes are far below the national average, with the typical family earning $1,233 a week. Only 5.1% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is much lower than most areas.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in the rest of the state, affecting 30.6% of residents, with arthritis being the most frequent condition.

Volunteering is very common in Weethalle, with 22% of people helping out, a figure well above the national average of 14.1%.

First Nations people are a significant part of the community, with 17.4% speaking a traditional language, which is far above the state average.

Living arrangements are quite distinct, with 43.4% of people living alone and 23% of families being one-parent households, both of which are among the highest figures for similar areas.

Housing is almost exclusively detached houses, and 59.6% of these are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Typical weekly rents are much lower than the national average at $130.

The town is entirely reliant on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes available. About 30.6% of workers work from home.

The population is very stable, with only 25.9% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing drive the local economy, employing 55.6% of the workforce. Full-time employment is far above the national average, though fewer adults are working or looking for work overall.

The area is highly car-dependent with a very low walkability score. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.