Warra

The community is noticeably older than the state and national average, with a typical age of 44. About 5.6% of the population identifies as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is much higher than most similar areas.

The population is overwhelmingly Australian-born, and the number of people born overseas is far below the national figure. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

English is the only language used at home, with 0.0% of residents using another language. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in other areas, as the proportion of people with no religion is far below the national figure.

Educational attainment is much lower than most areas, with only 30.9% of residents completing Year 12. A bachelor degree or higher is also far less common here than across the state.

Typical personal income is well below the national figure, though 21.3% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is slightly above the state average.

Health challenges are much more common here than in most areas, with 34.4% of people reporting a long-term health condition and 8.9% needing help with daily activities.

Local residents are very active, with 28.2% volunteering—a figure far above the national average. However, a much lower share of people provide unpaid care compared to similar areas.

First Nations household incomes are well above the state and national figures, though typical personal incomes for this group are much lower than in other areas.

Homes tend to be larger, with 2.6 people per household. One-parent families are much more common than in most areas, while people living alone are far less common.

Housing is very stable and affordable, with 45.9% of homes owned outright and typical weekly rents far below the national figure. Most residents live in separate houses with three or more bedrooms.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as no one uses public transport to commute and every home has at least one motor vehicle.

The population is relatively stable, with far fewer people moving into the area in the last five years compared to the state average.

Full-time employment is well above the national average, and nearly 40% of the workforce is in agriculture, forestry, and fishing. However, the unemployment rate is much higher than in most areas.

The area is highly car-dependent, as no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.