Wangoom

The area is much younger than most, with children under 15 making up 21.5% of the population, well above the national figure of 18.2%. Conversely, seniors aged 65 and over are much less common here than in other similar areas.

People born overseas make up only 5.5% of the population, which is far below the 27.7% national average. The most common ancestries are Australian, Irish, and English.

English is the only language used at home for 91.1% of residents, and no one in the community reported speaking little or no English.

Christianity is the most common religion at 54.9%, while 35.9% of residents report having no religion, a figure well below the national average of 38.9%.

About 19.3% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is more common than in most similar areas, though still well below the state average.

Typical weekly household income is $2,104, which is a little above the national figure. A quarter of all households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is higher than in most other areas.

Residents are in very good health, with only 16.9% reporting a long-term health condition, a rate far below the national average of 27.7%.

Volunteerism is very high here, with 26.1% of people volunteering, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid childcare is also common, with 32.4% of people caring for children.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is very small, numbering zero people in the latest census.

Homes in Wangoom are larger than usual, with an average of 3.0 people per home. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 67.4% of households.

Every single home in the area is a separate detached house, and 57.8% are owned outright, far above the national average of 31%.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, with no one commuting by public transport and no homes without a motor vehicle.

The population is relatively stable, with 28% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

A very high 77.3% of adults are working or looking for work, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is heavily car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.3 and no residents living within a 15-minute walk of a school or health service.