Wye River

The typical resident is 48, making the area far older than the state and national average. Seniors make up 28.4% of the population, while children under 15 account for only 10.4%, which is much lower than most similar areas.

About 23.9% of residents were born overseas, a figure much higher than in similar areas, though still below the state average. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, and Irish.

English is the only language spoken at home by 91.0% of residents. No one in the community speaks little or no English, which is far below the national figure.

A large majority of the community has no religion, at 58.2%, which is far above the state and national figures. Christianity is the only other significant affiliation at 34.3%.

The community is highly qualified, with 35.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the national figure, and 63.9% of residents have completed Year 12.

Typical personal income is a little above the national figure at $949 per week, and typical family income is slightly higher than the state average. However, typical household income is well below the national figure, and no households earn $3,000 or more per week.

While no one reports needing help with daily activities, long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas. Mental health conditions are reported by 11.9% of residents, which is well above the national average.

Volunteering is very common, with 33.9% of people participating, which is far above the state and national figures. Conversely, unpaid care for children and housework is much lower than most areas.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people recorded here, a figure lower than most similar areas.

Living alone is very common, with 46.2% of people in single-person households. This helps explain why the typical home is small, with only 1.8 people per residence.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 50.0% are owned outright, which is far above the national average. However, typical monthly home-loan payments are well above the state figure.

Commuting is often local, as 38.1% of people walk to work. While the drive time to the city is among the highest for its level, the area has a high number of public transport stops per person.

The community has seen significant movement recently, with 59.7% of people having moved house in the last five years, which is far above the national average.

The area has a very high rate of people working or looking for work at 76.3% and no unemployment. Many of the local workforce are employed in accommodation and food services.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a steep average terrain slope of 21.6%. While most homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, there are no schools or health services within that distance.