Washpool

The typical resident is 46, making the area far older than the national figure. While seniors are much less common than in most areas, children under 15 make up 19.8% of the population, which is a little above the Australian average.

The community is almost exclusively Australian-born, with no residents born overseas. English, Australian, and German are the most common ancestries reported.

English is the only language used at home, which is far below the state and national figures for language diversity.

About 39.6% of residents report having no religion, which is roughly the same as the national figure. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation at 45.5%.

Education levels are varied, with 20% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is slightly below the state average, and many residents hold a Certificate III or IV qualification.

Weekly household incomes are well above the national figure, with the typical home earning $2,583. This is among the highest at this level, and 38.5% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Residents are generally healthier than those in most areas, with a much lower rate of long-term health conditions (20.8%) and mental health conditions (3.0%) compared to the state.

The area has a much higher proportion of Defence Force veterans (6.6%) than the national average. However, volunteering and unpaid childcare rates are lower than in most similar areas.

First Nations residents in Washpool are far older than the national average, with a typical age of 39. Their personal and household incomes are also far above the national figures.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.0 people per home. One-parent families are much more common than in most areas, while people living alone are far less common.

Every single home is a separate house with three or more bedrooms. Outright home ownership is far above the national average at 46.2%, though typical mortgage payments are well above the state figure.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport and every home owning at least one vehicle. This is reflected in the workforce, as 29.4% of people work from home, far above the national average.

The community is very stable, with only 19% of residents moving in the last five years, which is far below the state and national figures.

Full-time employment is far above the national average at 78.4%, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%. Many residents work in professional, technical, or administrative roles.

Washpool is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk for any resident.