Windellama

The community is notably older than most, with 23.5% of residents aged 65 and over, which is well above the national figure. Children under 15 make up 15.6% of the population, a little below the state and national averages.

Most residents were born in Australia (75.1%), and the area has a far lower percentage of overseas-born people (10.1%) compared to the rest of the state.

English is the main language for 81.8% of residents. While 5.0% use another language at home, this is still far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Christianity is the most common faith at 46.8%, while 34.8% of the community report no religion, which is well below the national figure.

Educational attainment is far below state levels, with only 12.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 36.5% completing Year 12.

Incomes are generally lower here than in the rest of the country; the typical personal weekly income is $621, which is well below the national figure of $805.

Health challenges are more common here, with 32.1% of people living with a long-term condition and 7.7% needing help with daily activities, both of which are above the national average.

A high number of residents (33.3%) spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework, and 6.3% have served in the Defence Force, which is well above the national figure.

The First Nations population is small, with 13 people. The typical age of this group is 44, which is far older than the national figure of 24.

Living arrangements are varied, as 34.7% of people live alone, well above the national figure of 25.6%, while typical homes hold 2.3 people.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, 100% of which are detached. A huge 52.4% of these are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops and every single home owning at least one motor vehicle.

The community is relatively stable, with 30.3% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

The unemployment rate is 9.2%, which is well above the national average of 5.1%. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry and fishing, or health care and social assistance.

The area is completely car-dependent, as no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or parks.