Wellcamp

The typical resident is 31, making Wellcamp noticeably younger than both the state and national figures. It is an area with few children, as those under 15 make up only 10.4% of the population.

Most of the 346 residents were born in Australia, and the proportion of people born overseas is far below the national figure of 27.7%. Australian and English are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 80.3% of residents, and the share of people using another language at home is well below the state and national averages.

Religion is more common here than in most similar areas, with 50.9% of people identifying as Christian and a share of those with no religion that is far below the national figure.

Qualifications are around the middle for similar areas, though the share of adults with a bachelor degree is far below the national figure. The area is well-served by schools, with one of the highest rates of schools per 1,000 children.

Typical family incomes are about the same as the state and national figures, and 23.5% of households earn $3,000 or more a week. However, typical personal income is among the lowest for its level and far below the national figure.

Residents are generally healthier than those in most similar areas, with lower rates of long-term health conditions and mental health conditions compared to the state and national averages.

Participation in unpaid care and housework is much lower than in most similar areas. However, a slightly higher proportion of the population has served in the Defence Force compared to the rest of the country.

The First Nations community is quite young, with a typical age of 14. Personal and household incomes for First Nations people are among the highest at this level and far above state and national figures.

A high number of people live alone here—38.8%—which is far above the national average. Consequently, homes tend to be smaller, with 2.3 people per dwelling.

Every single home in Wellcamp is a separate house, and 86.7% have three or more bedrooms. Renting is much more common than in most similar areas, and typical weekly rents are a little above the state and national figures.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no public transport stops or routes. This is reflected in the fact that 0% of people commute using public transport.

The community is relatively mobile, with 40.8% of residents having moved in the last five years, a figure about the same as the national average.

Full-time employment is much higher than the national figure, with 68.7% of the workforce in full-time roles. Many people work in construction, transport, and health care.

Wellcamp is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Almost no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or parks.