Wonboyn

Wonboyn is far older than the national average, with a typical age of 57 and a very small population of children. Seniors make up 41.5% of the community, which is far above the 17.2% seen across Australia.

The community is predominantly Australian born, with only 7.7% of people born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%. Most residents claim Australian or English ancestry.

English is the only language used at home, with 0.0% of residents speaking another language, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

A majority of residents have no religion (55.4%), a figure far above the national average of 38.9%. The remainder of the community is mostly Christian.

Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 12.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. There are no schools within 3km of the area.

Incomes are much lower than the national average, with the typical household earning $1,027 a week compared to the national figure of $1,746. No one in the area earns $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are very common here, affecting 43.8% of people, which is far above the national average of 27.7%. Arthritis and asthma are the most reported conditions.

Residents are highly active in their community, with 31.0% volunteering, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Many also spend significant time on unpaid housework.

The First Nations population is very small, with a typical personal income of $350, which is much lower than the national figure of $540.

Homes are smaller than usual, with 2.2 people per dwelling. About 28.8% of people live alone, which is well above the national average of 25.6%.

Most residents own their homes outright (62.7%), far above the national average of 31.0%. Detached houses make up 86.4% of the dwellings.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with every single home owning at least one vehicle and no public transport stops available. Most people drive themselves to work.

The population is relatively stable, with 30.1% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

Job activity is far lower than the national average, with only 37.9% of adults working or looking for work. Many people work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is car-dependent with a very low walkability score of 0.9. Aside from some groceries, there are no parks, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.