Wallangarra

Wallangarra is far older than most areas, with 29.1% of people aged 65 or over. This is far above the national figure of 17.2%. Children under 15 make up only 13.4% of the population, which is well below the Australian average.

The community is predominantly Australian-born, with only 9.1% born overseas, far below the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, accounting for 46.4% and 43.6% respectively.

English is the sole primary language here, with 90.2% of people using it at home. This is far below the national average of 22.3% for those using another language.

Half of the residents identify as Christian. Those with no religion make up 36.8%, which is a little below the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is much lower than most areas, with only 27% of residents completing Year 12 and 4.2% holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figures of 58.8% and 26.3% respectively.

Incomes are among the lowest in the region; the typical weekly household income is $841, far below the national figure of $1,746. Only 3.6% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are significant, with 50.9% of people reporting a long-term health condition, far above the national figure of 27.7%. About 12.5% of residents need help with daily activities.

The area has a strong history of service, with 6.9% of people having served in the Defence Force, which is well above the national figure. Unpaid care is also more common here than in most areas.

First Nations residents are older than the national average, with a typical age of 46. Their typical personal income of $325 is far below the national figure of $540.

Small households are common, with 35.2% of people living alone, far above the national average of 25.6%. The typical home holds only 2.0 people.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, and nearly half (49.2%) are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%. Rent is also far lower than the national average at $220 per week.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with 66.9% of workers driving to work. There are no public transport stops or routes serving the community.

The population is relatively stable, with 29.9% moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%. No recent arrivals from overseas were recorded.

Only 40.5% of adults are working or looking for work, far below the national figure of 61.1%. The unemployment rate is 9.2%, which is much higher than most areas.

While many homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries and schools, the area remains mostly car-dependent. There are no health services within a 15-minute walk.