Wetheron

The population is far older than the state or national average, and children under 15 make up only 7.5% of the community. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people represent 7.5% of residents, which is well above the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas origins are far fewer than the state and national figures. Half of the community identifies with Australian ancestry, followed by English, Irish, and Scottish heritage.

English is the main language for 85% of residents, and while 7.5% use another language at home, this is far below the national figure. No one in the community speaks little or no English.

Half of the population identifies as Christian. Those with no religion make up 30% of the community, which is well below the national figure.

Only 7.9% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far below the national average. However, 52.6% have completed Year 12, and common qualifications are in management, commerce, and agriculture.

Typical family and household incomes are well below the national figure, though a striking 15.8% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than across Australia, particularly arthritis and mental health issues. Despite this, no one reported needing help with daily activities.

Unpaid care for others is much more common here than in most areas, and 13.9% of residents have served in the Defence Force, a figure far above the national average.

The First Nations community is small, with a typical age of 45, which is far older than the national figure. Personal and household incomes for this group are also far below the national average.

Families with children make up 44.8% of households, though homes are slightly smaller than the national average with 2.3 people per dwelling. There are no one-parent families in the area.

Housing costs are very low, with typical weekly rents and monthly home-loan payments far below the national and state figures.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. About 10.7% of the workforce operates from home.

Around 30% of residents moved into the area in the last five years, which is far below the national rate of 40.7%.

Half of the workforce is employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, with 73.7% of adults working or looking for work. Unemployment is non-existent at 0.0%.

This is a car-dependent area with no parks, schools, shops, or health services within a 15-minute walk, resulting in a walkability score of 0.0.