Waterloo

The community is far older than the state and national averages, with 22.8% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 11.7% of the population, which is well below the national figure.

While 18.7% of residents were born overseas—a figure much higher than in similar areas—this is still well below the state and national averages. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 91.2% of the community. Only 2.9% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure.

About 43.3% of residents report having no religion, which is well above the national figure. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 42.7%.

Education levels are far below the national average, with only 36.3% of residents having completed Year 12. Around 12.8% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical weekly household incomes are $1,125, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Personal incomes are also much lower than typical for most areas.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 33.3% of people living with a long-term condition. People needing help with daily activities are also well above the national average.

Unpaid care is common, with 18.1% of people providing help—a figure well above the national average. Additionally, 5.3% of residents have served in the Defence Force, which is much higher than in most areas.

First Nations residents in Waterloo are far older than those in the rest of the state, with a typical age of 57. Their typical personal income of $450 is a little below the national figure.

Household sizes are typical for Australia, with an average of 2.4 people per home. About 40% of households are couples without children.

Home ownership is very high, with 58.5% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure. Every home in the area is a separate detached house, and renting is very rare at just 6.2%.

The area is entirely dependent on cars; no residents use public transport to commute. Most homes have at least two vehicles, and 20% have three.

About 30.2% of the population moved in the last five years, which is far below the national average. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to the state average. The unemployment rate is 6.8%, which is a little above the national figure.

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