Wycheproof

The population is far older than the state and national figures, with the typical resident aged 56. Seniors make up 33.3% of the community, while children under 15 are well below the national figure at 13.6%.

The community is predominantly Australian-born, with only 7.0% born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 87.2% of residents. Only 3.9% use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

About 49.2% of residents identify as Christian, while 37.9% report no religion, which is a little below the national figure of 38.9%.

Qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 35.2% of residents completing Year 12, far below the national figure of 58.8%. Only 11.6% hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Earnings are well below national levels, with a typical weekly household income of $1,011. Only 8.2% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the state figure of 22.7%.

Health needs are much higher than in most areas, with 35.6% of people living with a long-term health condition. This is well above the national figure of 27.7%.

Residents are very active in their community, with 36.4% volunteering, a figure far above the national average of 14.1%. Unpaid care is also more common here than in most areas.

The First Nations population is very small. For those present, the typical age of 69 is far older than the national figure of 24.

Living alone is common, with 37.9% of residents in single-person homes, far above the national figure of 25.6%. Consequently, there are fewer people per home than in most areas.

Home ownership is very high, as 59.5% of homes are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%. Rent is also much lower than usual, with a typical weekly cost of $150.

Most people use a car for work, and only 7.0% work from home, which is far below the national figure of 21.0%. No one uses public transport to commute.

The community is very stable, with 27.7% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the main industries for 22.3% of workers. However, the proportion of adults working or looking for work is far below the national figure.

The town is very walkable, with 91.4% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries and 92.8% near health services, both far above the state figures.