Willow Tree

Willow Tree is an older community where the typical resident is 51, and 24.2% are seniors. This is reflected in the small number of children, with those under 15 making up only 9.8% of the population, well below the national figure of 18.2%.

The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 3.7% born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. Most residents claim English, Australian, or Scottish ancestry.

English is the primary language here, and only 0.9% of people use another language at home, far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Christianity is the most common faith, while 21.7% of residents have no religion, a figure far below the national average of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with only 24.6% of residents completing Year 12, far below the national figure of 58.8%. Just 4.4% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Incomes in Willow Tree are much lower than the national average, with a typical weekly household income of $961. Only 5.6% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 33.9% of the population. Arthritis and asthma are the most frequently reported conditions.

Volunteerism is slightly above the state average at 15%, though the proportion of people caring for children unpaid is far below the national figure of 26.3%.

First Nations people make up 10.1% of the community, which is well above the national figure of 3.2%. This group is typically older than average, with a typical age of 43.

Living arrangements are often solitary, with 32.3% of people living alone, well above the national figure of 25.6%. The typical home holds 2.2 people.

Home ownership is very high, with 52.4% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%. Almost every home is a separate house, and typical weekly rent is very low at $200.

The community is heavily dependent on cars, as 0% of people commute by public transport. Most homes have at least one vehicle, with 35% owning two.

The population has seen some movement, with 34.7% of residents having moved into the area in the last five years.

Many residents work in agriculture, forestry and fishing, which employs 23.7% of the workforce. While full-time employment is slightly above the national average, the unemployment rate is higher at 7.0%.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 3.4, far below the state figure of 6.2. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services.