Winslow

The area is much younger than most, with children under 15 making up 22.9% of the population. Conversely, seniors aged 65 and over are much less common here than in other similar areas, at 13.1%.

Most residents were born in Australia (88.8%), and the proportion of people born overseas is far below the national figure. English and Irish ancestries are the most common after Australian.

English is the primary language for 94.7% of the community. Only 2.3% of people use another language at home, which is far below the state and national figures.

Nearly half of the population (48.2%) reports having no religion, a figure well above the national average. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 46.3%.

Education levels are lower than the state and national averages, with 47.5% of residents completing Year 12. The most common qualifications are Certificates III and IV.

Typical household income is $1,771 a week, which is about the same as the state average. However, the number of households earning $3,000 or more per week is well below the national figure.

Mental health conditions are less common here than in other areas. While 29.1% of people have a long-term health condition, only 3.0% need help with daily activities, which is lower than the national figure.

Unpaid work is very common in Winslow, with 35.3% of people caring for children and 29.0% doing significant housework, both much higher than most areas. Volunteering is also well above the national average at 18.9%.

The First Nations community is small, but typical personal income for this group is far above the national figure. The typical age is also far older than the state average at 44 years.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per home. This is consistent with the fact that 66.0% of households are couples with children.

Every single home in Winslow is a separate house. Renting is very rare at 6.6%, far below the state and national figures, and 82.9% of homes have three or more bedrooms.

The area is heavily car-dependent, with 70% of workers driving and no one using public transport to commute. Most homes have multiple vehicles, and 20% have four or more.

The community has seen significant movement, with 38.4% of people moving in the last five years. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

A high number of adults are working or looking for work, far above the national figure. The most common industries are health care and social assistance, and agriculture, forestry and fishing.

Winslow is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.