Wandiligong

The community is far older than the state and national typical age, though 21.3% of residents are children, which is well above the national figure. De facto relationships are also much more common here than in most other areas.

Most people were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born residents than the state or national averages. Those with overseas heritage are primarily of English, Irish, or Scottish descent.

English is the dominant language, with only 3.6% of people using another tongue at home. This is far below the national figure, and no one in the area speaks little or no English.

A huge majority of residents report having no religion, at 66.3%. This is far above the national and state figures, placing Wandiligong among the highest in its category.

Education levels are higher than most similar areas, with 25.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or more. This is about the same as the national figure.

Typical weekly household income is $1,615, which is a little below the state and national figures. However, a higher-than-usual share of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Residents generally report better health than most similar areas, with a lower rate of long-term health conditions and a lower need for help with daily activities than the state average.

This is a highly active community where 28% of people volunteer, far above the national figure. There is also a much higher rate of people doing unpaid housework and caring for children compared to most areas.

First Nations residents are older than those in the state or national typicals, with a median age of 33. Their personal and household incomes are also a little above the state and national figures.

Families with children are common, making up 60.5% of households. One-parent families are well below the state and national averages.

Every home here is a separate house, and 46.7% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Renting is far less common than in the rest of the state.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no public transport available. About 23.3% of people work from home, which is a little above the national average.

Around 35.1% of people have moved here in the last five years. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work than in most areas, and full-time employment is far below the state average. However, the unemployment rate is very low at 1.7%.

The area is strictly car-dependent with a very low walkability score. Most residents cannot walk to groceries or health services, and the terrain is steeper than the state average.