Waterloo

The community is far older than the state and national average, with the typical resident aged 50. Children under 15 make up only 12.3% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.

While 77.9% of residents were born in Australia, 15.6% were born overseas, a figure higher than in most similar areas. The most common ancestries are Australian and English.

English is the only language used at home for 91.0% of residents, and no one in the area speaks little or no English, which is far below the state and national figures.

A high number of residents report no religion at 45.1%, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the other primary affiliation at 46.7%.

The area has a lower rate of Year 12 completion at 39.0%, far below the 58.8% national average. Qualifications are often in engineering, agriculture, and the environment.

Typical incomes are well below the national average, with the typical household earning $1,093 a week. Only 5.9% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is much lower than most areas.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 36.1% of people. This includes higher rates of arthritis and mental health conditions.

Residents are more likely to volunteer (20.4%) and provide unpaid care than those in most other areas. Many people also spend significant time on unpaid housework.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area, which is lower than most similar locations.

Living alone is much more common here than in the rest of the state, accounting for 35.3% of households. Typical homes are smaller, with 2.2 people per dwelling.

Every single home in Waterloo is a separate house, and 66.7% are owned outright, far above the national average. There are no rental properties in the area.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, with no public transport stops or routes available. The drive time to the city is very long at 123 minutes.

This is a stable population with very little movement; only 20.3% of people moved in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

The unemployment rate is 0.0%, though the percentage of adults working or looking for work is lower than most areas. Common industries include agriculture and construction.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1. There are no grocery stores, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.