Westbrook

The community is far older than the state average, with a typical age of 50. Children under 15 make up 13.9% of the population, which is well below the national figure.

Almost everyone here was born in Australia, with only 2% born overseas, a figure far below the state and national averages. Those with ancestral roots mostly identify as Australian or English.

English is the only language used at home, meaning no one in the community speaks a different language or requires English-language support, which is far below the national trend.

Religion is more common here than in the rest of the country; 66.9% of people identify as Christian, and the proportion of people with no religion is far below the national figure.

Educational qualifications are much lower than most areas, with only 6.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many residents hold a Certificate III or IV, often in engineering or trades.

Households in Westbrook are quite wealthy, with 46.9% earning $3,000 or more a week, far above the state average. Typical weekly household income is $2,594, which is well above the national figure.

Residents are in good health, with a long-term health rate of 19.9%, which is well below the national average. No one in the community reported needing help with daily activities.

Unpaid work is common here, with 16.3% of people providing care and 29.5% doing significant housework, both of which are much higher than most areas.

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

Homes are larger than usual, averaging 2.9 people, and are mostly made up of couples with children. Very few people live alone, at just 10.2%.

Every home in Westbrook is a separate house, and 55.1% are owned outright, far above the state average. No one in the area rents.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, with 100% of homes owning at least one vehicle and no one using public transport to get to work.

The population is stable, with 27.9% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure.

Mining is the primary industry for 36.1% of workers. While more adults are working or looking for work than in most areas, the unemployment rate is a little above the national figure at 7.0%.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.