Wellington

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 28.7% of the population, which is far above the state and national figures. Residents are generally older than the national average, with a typical age of 41 and 22.6% of the community aged 65 or over.

The community is overwhelmingly born in Australia, with only 7.2% born overseas, a figure far below the national average. Those with ancestral roots primarily identify as Australian or English.

English is the main language for 81.3% of the population, and only 4.6% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure.

About half of the community identifies as Christian, while 30.8% report having no religion, a figure that is well below the national average.

Educational attainment is much lower than most areas, with only 29.8% of residents completing Year 12 and 8.2% holding a bachelor degree or higher, far below the state and national averages.

Incomes are much lower than typical Australian areas, with the typical weekly household earning $975. Only 7.1% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the state and national figures.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 35.3% of people living with a long-term health condition and 9% needing help with daily activities.

Participation in unpaid work is lower than most areas, with only 11.7% of people volunteering, which is a little below the national figure.

The First Nations community is among the largest at this level, though it faces significant challenges with an unemployment rate of 15.4% and a typical personal income of $497, which is lower than most areas.

Household types are distinctive, with a very high proportion of one-parent families (31.7%) and people living alone (36.7%), both of which are far above the national average.

The area is dominated by separate houses, with 89.1% of homes being detached. While 36.4% of households rent, the typical weekly rent of $230 is far below the national figure.

Public transport infrastructure is strong for its size, with 20 stops and 11 routes. However, working from home is rare at 6.1%, far below the state and national averages.

Migration is high, as 36.7% of residents moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are also among the highest for this level at 29.4%.

The unemployment rate of 8.2% is well above the national figure. Those who are working are most commonly employed in health care, social assistance or public administration.

The town is very walkable, with 83% of homes within a 15-minute walk of essential services. This is far above the state average, particularly for access to health services and groceries.