Widden

The area is far younger than the state and national figures, with children and seniors both being much less common than usual. Interestingly, de facto relationships are far more common here than in most other areas.

Widden has a high proportion of people born overseas at 26.4%, which is slightly below the state and national figures. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the only language used at home, with no one speaking another language or reporting little to no English, a figure far below the state and national averages.

Most residents identify as Christian, while those with no religion make up 19.5%, which is far below the national figure.

The area has a lower proportion of people with university degrees than most places. Many residents have a Certificate III or IV, with a notable amount of qualifications in agriculture and environment.

Typical personal and family incomes are well above the national figures, and the typical personal weekly income is among the highest for its level at $1,145.

Residents are generally healthier than the national average, with far fewer people reporting long-term health conditions or needing daily help.

Participation in unpaid care and volunteering is among the lowest at this level, and there are far fewer people doing significant amounts of housework compared to the state average.

First Nations residents make up 5.7% of the population, which is a little above the national figure. This group has a typical personal income and age that are both higher than most areas.

Many people live alone here—far more than the national average—and typical households are smaller than usual, with only 2.1 people per home.

Separate houses are far more common here than in the state or nation. Very few homes are owned outright, and typical weekly rent is $300, which is well below the state and national figures.

The community is entirely car-dependent, as there are no public transport stops and every home has at least one motor vehicle.

Widden has seen significant movement, with over half the population moving in the last five years. This includes a very high number of recent arrivals from overseas.

The workforce is exceptionally active, with 81% of people employed full-time and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. This is driven by the agriculture, forestry, and fishing industry, which employs 81% of the workforce.

There are no shops, schools, or parks within a 15-minute walk. The terrain is quite steep, contributing to a walkability score of 0.0.