Waitchie

Waitchie is far younger than the state and national averages, with 23.3% of people being children under 15. Seniors make up only 11.6% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 17.2%.

The community is almost entirely Australian-born, with 97.7% born here. This is far below the national figure of 27.7% for those born overseas.

English is the only language used at home in Waitchie, with 0.0% of people using another language. This is far below the Victoria average of 27.6%.

A very high proportion of residents have no religion, at 88.4%. This is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational qualifications are lower than most areas, with no residents holding a bachelor degree or higher. About 43.3% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Typical weekly household income is $2,166, which is a little above the national figure of $1,746. However, no one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week.

While long-term health conditions are much lower than average at 20.9%, the number of people needing help with daily activities is well above the national figure of 5.8%.

Community spirit is high, with 50% of people volunteering, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Additionally, 44.1% of people provide unpaid childcare, which is far above the national average.

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

Homes in Waitchie are larger than usual, with 3.1 people per home compared to the national figure of 2.5. Most families consist of couples with children.

The typical monthly home-loan payment is $369, which is far below the national figure of $1,863. Homes are also more crowded, with 1.0 person per bedroom.

The area is entirely car-dependent, as there are no public transport stops or routes. Most people drive to work, while 16% work from home.

The community is very stable, with only 7.1% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Job activity is much higher than most areas, with 73.5% of adults working or looking for work. Most residents are employed full-time, and 60% work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

Waitchie is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.