Weyba Downs

The typical resident is 47, which is far older than the national figure of 38. While there are many adults aged 45 to 64, children under 15 make up 18.2% of the population, which is about the same as the national average.

English and Australian ancestries are most common here. About 19.3% of the population was born overseas, which is much higher than in most similar areas, though this is still well below the national figure.

English is the primary language for 96.6% of the community. Very few people use another language at home, a figure that is far below both the state and national averages.

Over half of the residents (50.6%) have no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 39.2%.

The area is well-qualified, with 63.3% of people completing Year 12 and 23.3% holding a bachelor degree or higher. Both figures are much higher than in most similar areas.

Typical household income is $1,713 a week, which is about the same as the state figure. Higher earners are present, with 21.1% of households earning $3,000 or more weekly.

Residents enjoy good health, with only 21.6% having a long-term health condition and 4.8% reporting a mental health condition. Both figures are much lower than in most similar areas.

Volunteering is very common here, with 25% of people volunteering—far above the national figure of 14.1%. Many residents also spend a lot of time on unpaid housework, at 33.6%.

Five Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people live here. The typical personal income for First Nations residents is $225, which is far below the national figure.

Families are the norm, with couples with children making up 67.6% of households. This helps explain why homes are larger, with an average of 2.9 people per home.

Most people live in separate houses, and 84.2% of homes have three or more bedrooms. While 37.7% of homes are owned outright, those who rent pay a typical weekly rent of $500, which is well above the national figure.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with every single home owning at least one motor vehicle. There are no public transport stops or routes available, and the drive to the city takes about 118 minutes.

About 36.6% of people have moved in the last five years, which is higher than in most similar areas. However, there have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

A higher-than-average 67.1% of adults are working or looking for work. Common industries include construction and healthcare, though full-time employment is far below the national average.

The area is not walkable, with a score of 0.5. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools, and the only nearby amenities are parks.