Wildash

The typical resident is 49, which is far older than the national figure of 38. However, children under 15 make up 22.7% of the population, a figure well above both the state and national averages.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 9.3% were born overseas, which is far below the national average of 27.7%. English, Irish, and Scottish ancestries are common here.

About 12% of people use another language at home, and 6.7% speak little or no English, which is well above the national figure of 3.4%. Vietnamese is the most common non-English language spoken.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most similar areas, with 52% of residents identifying as Christian. Those with no religion make up 34.7%, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

A high 29.9% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national average of 26.3%. Conversely, far fewer people finished Year 12 compared to the rest of the country.

Income levels vary widely; while 47.6% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, the typical personal weekly income of $612 is well below the national figure of $805.

Long-term health issues are very common, with 41.3% of residents reporting a condition—far above the national average of 27.7%. Mental health conditions are also well above the national figure.

Volunteering is very common, with 25.4% of people helping out, far above the national rate of 14.1%. Additionally, a higher proportion of residents have served in the Defence Force.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per home, a little above the national figure of 2.5. Many residents live in couples without children or as single-person households.

Housing is almost entirely separate houses, with 85.7% owned outright—far above the national figure of 31%. There are no rental properties in the area.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, as every home has at least one vehicle and there are no public transport stops. The drive to the city takes about 134 minutes.

Movement into the area is lower than in most of the state, with 28.8% of people moving in the last five years compared to the national figure of 40.7%.

More adults are working or looking for work than in most areas, with 70.1% active. However, the unemployment rate of 10.6% is well above the national average of 5.1%.

This is a completely car-dependent area with no shops, schools, or parks within a 15-minute walk, and a walkability score of 0.0.