Werai

The area is much older than the national figure, with 33.7% of people aged 65 and over and very few children under 15. Only 8.2% of the population are children, which is far below the national average of 18.2%.

English and Australian ancestries are most common here. About 17.3% of residents were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas but far below the New South Wales average of 29.3%.

English is the sole language used at home by nearly every resident. No one in the community speaks a language other than English or has difficulty speaking English, which is far below the national figure.

About 53.1% of residents identify as Christian, while 42.9% have no religion. This proportion of people with no religion is well above the national average of 38.9%.

This is a highly qualified community, with 36.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure of 26.3%. Additionally, 69.3% have completed Year 12, which is much higher than most areas.

Incomes are strong here, with the typical family earning $2,542 a week, a little above the national figure of $2,120. About 31.9% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is much higher than most similar areas.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than most areas, affecting 34.7% of residents. However, no one in the community reports needing help with daily activities.

Volunteering is more common here than the national average, with 16.7% of people contributing. Very few people care for children unpaid, which is consistent with the small number of children living in the area.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.

Homes tend to be smaller than average, with 2.2 people per home. Couples without children make up the largest group at 55.8%, while one-parent families represent 14.3% of households.

Every single home in Werai is a separate house, and 83% of these have three or more bedrooms. While 40.4% of homes are owned outright, the typical weekly rent of $400 is much higher than most similar areas.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops and no one commutes by public transport. A striking 45.8% of the workforce works from home, far above the national average of 21.0%.

The area has seen significant change recently, with 43.9% of residents moving here in the last five years, which is well above the national average.

Employment is high, with 65.6% of adults working or looking for work and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Many residents work in agriculture, education, or professional and technical roles.

Werai is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk for any home in the area.