Westbury

The community is far older than the state and national figures, with 27.6% of residents aged 65 and over. It is also a place where traditional partnerships are more common, as the rate of de facto relationships is much lower than in most other areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 15.3% were born overseas, which is higher than in similar areas. Those with overseas roots most commonly trace their ancestry to England, Scotland, and Ireland.

English is the primary language here, with 90.8% of people using it exclusively at home. This is far below the state and national figures for people using other languages.

About half of the residents (49.7%) report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national and state averages.

Many adults hold a certificate III or IV, though the proportion with a bachelor degree or higher is far below the state average at 15.9%. Only 41.8% of residents have completed Year 12, which is also far below the national figure.

Typical weekly household income is $1,231, which is well below the state and national figures. However, 14.4% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, which is a little above the national average.

While those needing help with daily activities are fewer than in most areas, a higher-than-usual 33.1% of residents have a long-term health condition. Mental health and asthma are among the most common issues reported.

Westbury is a highly active community, with 30.3% of people volunteering—a figure far above the national average. Unpaid care and housework are also much more common here than in other areas.

The First Nations population is very small, with a typical age of 67 and a typical personal income of $450, which is much lower than most areas.

Most homes are occupied by couples, with 55.6% including children. Household size is about the same as the national figure, with 2.4 people per home.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, all of which are detached, and 75.4% are owned outright. This is far above the state and national figures, and there are no rental properties in the area.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as every home has at least one vehicle and there are no public transport stops. It takes about 92 minutes to drive to the city.

The population is very stable, with only 18.4% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national rate of 40.7%.

Fewer people here are working or looking for work (49.2%) compared to the state average. The most common industries for those employed are health care, agriculture, and manufacturing.

Westbury is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.2. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.