Waaia

Waaia is much younger than most similar areas, with a typical resident aged 36. The community has a high proportion of children, and 14.3% of people are aged 65 or over, which is a little below the state average.

The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 87.6% born here. Only 5% of residents were born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%.

English is the primary language for 91.4% of the community. Only 2.9% of people use another language at home, and there are no residents who speak little or no English.

A large portion of the community reports no religion, at 47.1%, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 44%.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 7.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree. About 32.6% of residents completed Year 12, far below the state average of 61.8%.

Typical incomes are well below the national figures, with the typical household earning $1,350 a week. Only 11.5% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is lower than most similar areas.

Mental health conditions are reported by 11.4% of residents, which is much higher than most areas. Around 29.5% of people have a long-term health condition, similar to the state average.

Waaia has a very active volunteer base, with 24.5% of people volunteering, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid childcare is also very common, with 37.7% of people caring for children.

There are 9 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Waaia. The typical personal income for First Nations residents is $524, which is about the same as the national figure.

Homes in Waaia are larger than usual, with an average of 2.9 people per home. This is consistent with the fact that 63.6% of households are couples with children.

The area consists almost entirely of separate houses, with 94.2% of homes being detached. Renting is very rare at 9.4%, and typical weekly rent is $195, far below the national average.

The community is entirely car-dependent, with every single home owning at least one motor vehicle. There are no public transport stops or routes serving the area.

Movement into the area is modest, with 31.3% of people having moved in the last five years. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Full-time employment is common at 62.4%, which is well above the national average. Nearly 30% of the workforce is employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.4. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.