Watchupga

The community is noticeably older than the state and national average, with a typical resident aged 43. It has a strong First Nations presence at 11.6%, which is well above the Australian figure of 3.2%, but there are far fewer children and seniors than in most similar areas.

The population is entirely Australian-born, with no overseas arrivals. Most residents claim Australian, English, Scottish, or Irish ancestry.

English is the only language used at home, and no residents speak little or no English. This is far below the state and national averages for language diversity.

About 48.8% of residents identify as Christian, while 39.5% report having no religion, which is about the same as the national figure.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas. Only 11.8% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, and far fewer completed Year 12 compared to the state average.

Incomes are much lower than the national average. The typical weekly household income is $966, and no one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week.

While the area has a much lower rate of long-term health and mental health conditions than most, 7% of people need help with daily activities, which is a little above the state average.

Volunteering is very common here, with 47.1% of people volunteering—far above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid housework is also very high, with nearly half the population doing 15 or more hours a week.

First Nations people make up a significant part of the community. On average, they are far older than those in the state (46 compared to 24 years) and have a typical household income far below the national average.

Homes here are slightly smaller than the national average with 2.3 people per dwelling. There are no one-parent families in the area.

Housing costs are among the lowest at this level, with a typical weekly rent of just $50 and a typical monthly mortgage payment of $335, both of which are far below state figures.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. Most people drive to work, though 15% work from home.

The population is relatively stable, with only 27.9% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national rate of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing employ 85% of the workforce. While full-time employment is lower than most areas, there is no unemployment in the community.

The area is heavily car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.4. There are no schools, shops, or health services within a 15-minute walk, although some residents live near a park.