Wollar

Wollar is much younger than the national average, with a typical resident aged 35 and a huge 34.6% of the population being children under 15. It has a significant First Nations community at 9.6%, which is well above the state figure of 3.4%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up only 7.7%, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. English, Irish, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

English is the only language spoken at home, and no one in the community speaks little or no English. This is far below the state and national averages for language diversity.

Religious affiliation is common here, with 42.3% identifying as Christian. Only 5.8% of residents report having no religion, a figure far below the national average of 38.9%.

Education levels are much lower than most areas, with only 8.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Just 32.4% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Typical personal weekly income is $1,062, which is well above both the state and national figures. Typical household weekly income is $1,875, which is about the same as the national average.

The community is in very good health, with only 5.8% of people reporting a long-term health condition. This is far below the national average of 27.7%, and no one requires help with daily activities.

Volunteering is more common here than in most of the state, with 17.1% of people pitching in. However, rates of unpaid childcare and housework are far below the national figures.

There are five First Nations people in Wollar, who are far older and earn significantly more than the national average, with a typical personal income of $2,500.

Homes in Wollar are slightly less crowded than usual, with 2.3 people per home compared to the national figure of 2.5.

Renting is very affordable here, with a typical weekly rent of $163, which is far below the national figure of $375.

The area has no public transport stops or routes, making it entirely reliant on private vehicles.

The population is relatively stable, with only 26.7% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national average of 40.7%.

The number of adults working or looking for work is 48.6%, which is far below the national figure of 61.1%.

Wollar is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.5. There are no schools, shops, or health services within a 15-minute walk.