Wahring

The area is far older than the state and national averages, with a typical age of 56. Children under 15 make up only 4.5% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 18.2%.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with no residents born overseas and the strongest ancestry ties to Australia, England, and Ireland.

English is the main language for 87.5% of residents. While 6.8% use another language at home, this is still far below the state and national figures.

About 43.2% of residents identify as Christian, while those with no religion make up 36.4%, which is a little below the national average.

Education levels are varied, with 56.4% of residents completing Year 12. This is a little below the national figure, though 18.3% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Household incomes are generally high, with a typical weekly income of $1,792. This is about the same as the national figure, and 33.3% of homes earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far above the state average.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 30.7% of people reporting a long-term health condition and 8.0% needing help with daily activities.

Residents are very active in their community; 31.7% volunteer, which is far above the national average. Unpaid care is also common, with 28.0% of people providing support to others.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.

Most homes are occupied by couples without children (57.6%) or people living alone (27.8%). Typical households are smaller than average, with 2.2 people per home.

Every home in Wahring is a separate house, and 86.1% have three or more bedrooms. A high 58.3% of these homes are owned outright, far exceeding the national figure of 31.0%.

The area is entirely car-dependent, as no one uses public transport to commute and every household owns at least one vehicle. It takes about 94 minutes to drive to the city.

The population is very settled, with only 17.2% of residents moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Many residents are still active in the workforce, with 69.5% working or looking for work. Agriculture, forestry, and fishing is the most common industry, employing 36.8% of the workforce.

The area is strictly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.1. There are no grocery stores, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.