Waubra

The community is older than most, though children under 15 make up 19.8% of the population, which is a little above the national figure.

People born overseas make up only 9.1% of the population, far below the national figure of 27.7%. Most residents claim English or Australian ancestry.

English is the primary language for 90.3% of the community, and there are no residents who speak little or no English.

Over half the population (50.6%) reports having no religion, a figure far above the national average of 38.9%.

Academic qualifications are much lower than most areas, with only 8.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree and 32.9% completing Year 12.

The typical household earns $1,354 a week, which is well below the national figure of $1,746.

A little above the national figure, 30.5% of people have a long-term health condition, and 6.5% need help with daily activities.

Unpaid care is common here, as 15.7% of people provide unpaid care, which is well above the national figure.

There are 5 First Nations people in the area. The typical personal income for this group is $425, which is well below the national figure.

Families with children make up 51.4% of households, while 24.3% of people live alone.

Every single home in Waubra is a separate house. Many are large, with 91.9% having three or more bedrooms, and 43.2% are owned outright.

Cars are essential, as 100% of homes have at least one vehicle and no one uses public transport to commute.

The population is very stable; only 27.6% of people moved in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is high at 65.5%, well above the national figure. Many people work in agriculture, forestry and fishing.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with no homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.