Whian Whian

The community is far older than the national figure, with 25.1% of people aged 65 and over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 15.1%, which is well below the Australian average of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas roots primarily list English, Irish, or Scottish ancestry. Only 11.2% of the population were born overseas, which is far below the New South Wales figure of 29.3%.

English is the dominant language here, with 79.3% of people using it only. Very few people use another language at home (4.5%), a figure far below the state and national averages.

A majority of the community identify as having no religion, at 55.3%. This is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

The area has a highly qualified workforce, with 25.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. While 51% completed Year 12, this is well below the national figure of 58.8%.

Incomes are generally lower than in other areas, with a typical weekly household income of $1,437. This is well below the New South Wales figure of $2,185.

Long-term health conditions are less common here than in most areas, affecting 24% of residents. This is well below the national figure of 27.7%.

While few people care for children unpaid, there is a high rate of other unpaid work; 18.2% provide unpaid care and 31.8% spend 15 or more hours a week on housework.

There are three First Nations people in the area, with a typical age of 45, which is far older than the national figure of 24.

Households tend to be larger than usual, with 2.8 people per home. Very few people live alone (11.3%), which is far below the national average of 25.6%.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 49.1% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure of 31%. Typical weekly rents are $350, slightly below the state average.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as no one commutes by public transport and every home has at least one vehicle. About 22.4% of workers operate from home.

The population is relatively stable, with 30.5% moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work (46.6%) compared to the national average of 61.1%. The unemployment rate is 7.2%, which is a little above the national figure of 5.1%.

The area is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1. Most homes are far from parks, groceries, and health services, and the terrain is steeper than the state average.