Wombat Creek

This is a mature community with no children under 15 and a typical age of 55, which is far older than the national figure of 38. Seniors make up 26.9% of the population, a figure well above the Australian average.

The community is almost entirely born in Australia, with no residents born overseas. Those with listed ancestry are most commonly Australian, Scottish, or English.

English is the only language used at home, with no residents using another language or speaking little to no English, which is far below the state and national figures.

About 38.5% of residents have no religion, which is about the same as the national figure. Other residents are mostly affiliated with Christianity.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 40% of residents completing Year 12 and 16.7% holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is well below the national average.

Typical family incomes are a little above the national figure at $2,499 weekly, but typical household incomes are far below at $850. No one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are far above the national average at 42.3%, with mental health conditions being particularly common at 23.1%. However, no one reported needing help with daily activities.

Volunteering is much higher here than in most areas, with 29.2% of people pitching in. This stands in contrast to unpaid housework, which is far below the state average.

First Nations people make up 11.5% of the population, which is far above the state figure. The typical First Nations resident is 50, much older than the national figure of 24.

Most homes are occupied by couples, with 61.9% including children, though there are no one-parent families in the area.

Typical weekly rents are about the same as the national figure at $390, while typical monthly home-loan payments are far below the national average.

The area has no public transport stops or routes, making it entirely dependent on private vehicles.

The population is very stable, with only 12.5% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national rate of 40.7%.

Half of the adults are working or looking for work, a figure that is much lower than the national average of 61.1%.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0 and no shops, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.