Westby

This is a young community where the typical resident is 35, which is noticeably younger than the state and national figures. Children under 15 make up 29.6% of the population, a figure far above the national average of 18.2%.

The community is almost entirely born in Australia, with no one born overseas, which is far below the national figure. The most common ancestries are Australian and English.

English is the only language spoken in the home, meaning there are no residents who speak another language or who speak little or no English. This is far below the state and national averages.

Over half of the residents (51.9%) report having no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%. The remainder are mostly Christian.

There are no schools within 3 km of the area.

Typical weekly personal income is $624, which is well below the national figure of $805. Family and household incomes are closer to the middle for similar areas, though still a little below the state average.

While no one needs help with daily activities, 33.3% of people have a long-term health condition, which is well above the national figure. This includes arthritis, asthma, and mental health conditions.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in the area.

Homes here are large, with an average of 3.6 people per household, well above the national average of 2.5. Nearly all families are couples with children.

Housing is more affordable than in most areas, with typical weekly rents at $150 and monthly home-loan payments of $1,177, both of which are well below the national figures.

The area has no public transport routes or stops, leaving residents reliant on other means of travel.

The population is very stable, with only 17.2% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

The most common industries people work in is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 50%, ahead of Mining (0%).

Westby is car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.5, far below the state average. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk, though some residents are near a park.