Widgelli

The area is younger than most, with a typical resident aged 37 and a population of children under 15 that is slightly higher than the national figure. Around 4.4% of residents are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is a little above the Australian average.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas birthplaces make up 9.9% of the population, which is far below the state and national figures. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, and Italian.

English is the primary language here, with only 4.4% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in many other areas, as the proportion of people with no religion is far below the national figure.

Educational qualifications are much lower than most areas, with only 5.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the New South Wales average of 27.8%.

Incomes are lower than most areas, with the typical weekly household earning $1,199, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. No households earn $3,000 or more per week.

While the rate of long-term health conditions is well below the national average, people with a mental health condition are a little more common here than across Australia.

Community spirit is high, with 26.0% of people volunteering, a figure far above the national average. Additionally, 5.5% of residents have served in the Defence Force, which is well above the state average.

There are 4 First Nations people in the area. Their typical personal income of $350 is well below the national figure of $540.

Homes tend to be larger, with 2.7 people per home. There is a higher rate of people living alone and one-parent families compared to most areas.

Every single home in Widgelli is a separate house, and 91.3% have three or more bedrooms, far above the national figure. Renting is very common here, with 43.5% of households renting, which is far above the state average.

The area is completely reliant on cars, as there are no public transport stops and 100% of homes have at least one motor vehicle.

The community is relatively stable, with 26.8% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the dominant industry, employing 52.3% of the workforce. The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is well below the national average.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.