Winton

The community is far older than the state and national averages, with 18.7% of people aged 65 and over. There are far fewer children under 15 here compared to the rest of the country, while de facto relationships are much more common than in most areas.

The population is overwhelmingly Australian born, with only 1.4% born overseas, a figure far below the national average. Most residents claim Australian or English ancestry.

English is the primary language for 93.8% of the community. Very few people use another language at home, and there are no residents who speak little or no English.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most areas, with 67% of people identifying as Christian and 24.4% reporting no religion, which is far below the national figure.

Qualifications are lower than the state average, with only 10% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many residents hold a Certificate III or IV, and there are no schools within 3 km.

Typical household income is about the same as the national figure at $1,768 a week. While 12.1% of people earn over $2,000 weekly, the number of households earning $3,000 or more is well below the state average.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 34% of the population. Mental health conditions are also more frequent than the national average.

Volunteering is very high at 22.6%, well above the national average. Residents are also much more likely to provide unpaid care and do more housework than people in other similar areas.

First Nations people make up 7.2% of the population, which is well above the national average. This group is noticeably younger than the state average and earns a much higher typical personal income of $1,125.

Couples with children and couples without children make up the vast majority of homes. People living alone are much less common here than in the rest of the state.

Every single home is a separate house, and 92.2% have three or more bedrooms, far above the national figure. Outright ownership is also well above the state average at 40.3%.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no one using public transport to get to work. Almost every home has at least one vehicle, and 29.6% of workers work from home, which is well above the national average.

The population is relatively stable, with 30.5% of people having moved in the last five years, which is well below the national average.

Workforce participation is well above the national average, with a 0.0% unemployment rate. About 34.4% of the community works in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

Winton is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no parks, shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.