Wemen

Wemen is much younger than most areas, with a typical age of 34 and a high proportion of children under 15 at 25.8%. De facto relationships are also more common here than in most other parts of the state.

Birthplaces are diverse, with 29.7% of residents born overseas. Common ancestries include Australian, English, Chinese, Italian, and Irish.

Language diversity is very high, as 30.5% of people use a language other than English at home. Notably, 15.6% speak little or no English, a figure far above the national average.

Christianity is the most common faith at 50.8%. Those reporting no religion make up 28.9%, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with only 10.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 41.1% completing Year 12. Qualifications often focus on agriculture, environment, and commerce.

Typical weekly family incomes are a little above the national figure at $2,374. However, very few households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the state average.

Residents are generally healthier than most Australians, with a much lower rate of long-term health conditions (18.0%) and fewer people needing help with daily activities (2.3%).

Volunteering is more common here than in the state average at 18.8%. There is also a slightly higher rate of former Defence Force members compared to most areas.

The First Nations community is small, consisting of five people. This group is far younger than the national average, with a typical age of just 10 years.

Homes are typically larger than average, with 2.7 people per dwelling. Most households are couples with children, and very few people live alone.

Every home in Wemen is a separate house, and 95% have three or more bedrooms. While 45% of homes are rented—far above the national average—typical weekly rents are much lower at $135.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no one commuting by public transport and every home owning at least one motor vehicle.

Wemen has seen significant movement, with 37.1% of people moving in the last five years. Half of all recent arrivals have come from overseas.

The community is heavily tied to the land, with 77.3% of workers in agriculture, forestry, and fishing. Full-time employment is well above the national average, and there is currently no unemployment.

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