Wieambilla

The community is far older than the state and national averages, with 21.8% of people aged 65 and over. First Nations people make up 7.7% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 3.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a much lower proportion of overseas-born people (6.4%) compared to the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the only language used at home, which is far below the national average where 22.3% of people use another language.

Over half of the population identifies as Christian. The proportion of people with no religion is 33.3%, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational qualifications are much lower than most areas, with only 6.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 19.1% of residents have completed Year 12, far below the national average of 58.8%.

Typical incomes are among the lowest in the country, with the usual personal weekly income at just $466. No households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the national figure.

Health challenges are common here, as 38.5% of people have a long-term health condition. Mental health conditions are particularly high at 20.5%, far above the national average of 8.8%.

While only 6.9% of people volunteer, there is a high rate of unpaid care, with 15.3% of residents providing support to others. A higher than average number of residents have served in the Defence Force.

First Nations people in this area are far older than those in the rest of the country, with a typical age of 46. Household income for this group is a little above the national figure.

Homes are generally larger than average with 2.7 people per home. One-parent families are much more common here at 21.1%, well above the national average of 14.1%.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 70.8% are owned outright, far above the national figure. Rent is much lower than usual, with a typical weekly cost of $200.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, as every home has at least one vehicle and there is no public transport. Most people drive themselves to work.

The population is relatively stable, with only 26.4% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Only 36.1% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national average. Those who are employed work mostly in retail, health care, and other services.

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