Wargan

Wargan has a much higher proportion of First Nations people than most areas. The typical resident is 42, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 38, but there are very few seniors aged 65 and over.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 5.7% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, and Scottish.

While most people speak only English, 11.3% of the community use another language at home. This includes a small number of Mandarin speakers, and some residents speak little or no English, which is well above the national average.

People with no religion make up 47.2% of the community, a figure that is well above the national average of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 30.2%.

Education levels are far below the state and national figures, with no residents holding a bachelor's degree and only 46.8% completing Year 12. Many qualifications are in agriculture and environment.

Typical weekly personal income is $575, which is well below the national figure of $805. However, typical family incomes are about the same as the state and national averages.

Residents are in good health compared to other areas, with far fewer people reporting long-term health conditions or needing help with daily activities.

Volunteering is common here, with 24% of people helping out, which is far above the national figure. This is alongside a higher-than-usual rate of people providing unpaid care.

There are six First Nations people in Wargan. This group is far younger than the state average, with a typical age of just 9 years, and personal incomes are lower than the national figure.

Homes tend to be larger than in most areas, with a typical 2.8 people per household. Most families are couples with children, and there are no one-parent families.

Housing costs are much lower than the state and national averages, with typical weekly rents at $231 and monthly home-loan payments at $1,300.

The area is car-dependent, with no public transport routes or stops. This helps explain why 38.2% of the workforce—far above the national figure—works from home.

Wargan is a very stable community, with only 5.4% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

More adults are working or looking for work than in most similar areas, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. There are no grocery stores, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.