Wedderburn Junction

The area is far older than the state and national average, with 35% of residents aged 65 and over. There are no children under 15, and people in de facto relationships are well above the national figure of 11.5%.

About 15% of residents were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas but far below the 27.7% national average. The most common ancestries are Australian and English, each accounting for 40%.

English is the only language used at home, meaning there are no residents who speak another language or struggle with English, which is far below the national average.

Half of the community identifies as Christian, while 35% have no religion, a figure that is well below the national average of 38.9%.

Education levels are much lower than most areas, with no residents holding a bachelor's degree and only 30% completing Year 12, far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Typical personal weekly income is $474, which is far below the national figure of $805. Household incomes are also well below the national average, and no one earns $2,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are common here, with 50% of people having a long-term health condition and 25% living with a mental health condition, both of which are far above the national average.

Community spirit is very high, with 60% of people volunteering, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid care is also common, with 20% of residents providing such support.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living here, which is smaller than about 60% of similar areas.

The typical home has 2.5 people, which is about the same as the state and national figures.

The area has a low density of people per bedroom, at 0.70, which is a little below the national average of 0.80.

There are no public transport stops or routes in the area, making it entirely dependent on private vehicles.

The population is very stable, with only 20% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national average of 40.7%.

A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work, at 70%, which is well above both the state and national figures.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no shops, parks, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.