Wail

Wail is a young community where the typical resident is only 31. While children under 15 make up a much smaller share than usual, there is a very high proportion of people in de facto relationships, far above the state and national figures.

The population is almost entirely Australian-born, with only 9.1% born overseas, which is far below the national figure. Most residents claim English or Australian ancestry.

English is the primary language for 95.5% of the community. While a slightly higher share of people use another language at home than in similar areas, this is still far below the state and national averages.

A majority of residents do not follow a religion, with 54.5% reporting no religious affiliation. This is far above the figures for both Victoria and Australia.

Education levels are lower than in most similar areas, with only 37.1% of residents completing Year 12. This is far below the state average and consistent with the lack of schools within 3km.

Typical weekly household income is $1,312, which is well below the national figure. Personal incomes are around the middle for similar areas, and 7.7% of people earn $2,000 or more per week.

Mental health conditions are far more common here than in the state or nation, affecting 20.5% of residents. However, no one in the community requires help with daily activities.

A high proportion of people provide unpaid childcare, well above the national figure. Conversely, far fewer people spend 15 or more hours on unpaid housework than is typical for similar areas.

The First Nations population is very small, consisting of only a few individuals. For this small group, the typical age of 48 is far older than the national figure.

Family sizes are about the same as the state average, with 2.4 people per home. Couples with children make up the largest group at 41.7%, while one-parent families are less common than in most areas.

Housing costs are much lower than in the rest of the state, with typical weekly rents at $200 and monthly home-loan payments at $1,290.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. About 22.7% of the workforce works from home.

The community is very stable, with only 20% of people having moved in the last five years. This is far below the national average of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is much higher than usual at 68.2%, though the overall number of people working or looking for work is lower than in similar areas. Most jobs are in agriculture, forestry and fishing, or health care.

Wail is heavily car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.