Walterhall

The area is far older than the national figure, with 30.8% of residents aged 65 and over. It also has a strong First Nations presence, as 9.0% of the population is Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is well above the state and national rates.

Most of the community was born in Australia, and those born overseas make up only 7.1% of the population, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%. English and Australian ancestries are the most common.

English is the primary language here, with only 3.2% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in other similar areas; 34.0% of residents report no religion, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is among the lowest for its level, with no residents holding a bachelor degree or higher and only 19.5% completing Year 12, far below the national rate of 58.8%.

Financial hardship is widespread, as the typical household income is just $695 a week, far below the national figure of $1,746. No households in the area earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are very high here, with 42.9% of people living with a long-term health condition and 13.5% needing help with daily activities, both of which are far above the national average.

Community participation is low, with only 3.7% of people volunteering. However, there is a notable history of service, as 4.4% of residents served in the Defence Force.

First Nations people make up a significant part of the community, though they face economic disadvantage with a typical personal income of $474, which is a little below the national figure.

Living arrangements are unusual, with 50.0% of people living alone and 40.7% of families being one-parent households, both figures far above the national average.

Every home in Walterhall is a separate house, and 63.8% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure of 31.0%. Typical weekly rent is very low at $220.

The area is heavily car-dependent, as 19.3% of homes have no motor vehicle, far above the national rate of 7.4%, while public transport options are non-existent.

The population is very stable, with only 21.1% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Employment is low, with only 22.8% of adults working or looking for work. The unemployment rate is 16.1%, which is far above the national figure of 5.1%.

The area is entirely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.4, as there are no grocery stores, health services, or parks within a 15-minute walk.