Watalgan

Watalgan is an older community where 26.3% of people are seniors, which is well above the national figure. There are no children under 15 living here, and the population of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is well below the state and national averages.

People born overseas make up 26.3% of the population, which is much higher than most similar areas. English is the most common ancestry at 50%, followed by Australian at 31.6%.

English is the only language used at home in this community. This is far below the state and national figures for people who use another language at home.

About 44.7% of residents identify as Christian, while 31.6% have no religion. The proportion of people with no religion is well below the national figure.

Educational attainment is quite low, with only 9.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure, and only 21.2% of residents completed Year 12.

Typical weekly household income is $1,042, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. No households in the area earn $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 36.8% of people. However, no residents reported needing help with daily activities or having a mental health condition.

Unpaid housework is very common, with 42.4% of people doing 15 or more hours a week. A high proportion of residents—10.3%—have served in the Defence Force, which is well above the national average.

The First Nations population is very small. For those present, the typical age is 52, which is much older than the national figure of 24.

Many people live alone here—42.9% of households—which is far above the national figure. Homes are generally small, with only 1.7 people per home on average.

The area is almost entirely made up of separate houses, which is far above the national figure. While 38.1% of homes are owned outright, typical monthly mortgage payments are very low at $740.

There are no public transport stops or routes available in the area, making it entirely dependent on other means of travel.

The community is relatively stable, with only 26.3% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure.

About 63.6% of adults are working or looking for work, slightly above the national average. There is currently no unemployment in the area.

Watalgan is completely car-dependent, with no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk. Only 2% of homes are within a short walk of a park.