Winya

Residents are noticeably older than the state and national typical age of 38. The area has a much higher proportion of seniors than most, with 27.6% aged 65 and over, while children under 15 make up only 7.9%.

About 18.1% of people were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas, though well below the national figure of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are English and Australian.

Around 12.6% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than most similar areas. Tagalog is the most common non-English language spoken.

The community is more religious than the national average, with 59.8% of people identifying as Christian. Only 24.4% report having no religion, a figure far below the national average of 38.9%.

Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 39.6% of residents completing Year 12 and just 5.3% holding a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical personal weekly income is $959, which is a little above the national figure of $805. However, only 8.3% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the national average.

Health profiles are around the middle for similar areas. Long-term health conditions are reported by 29.9% of residents, a little above the national figure of 27.7%.

Volunteering is strong here, with 18.4% of people volunteering, which is well above the national figure of 14.1%.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 6.3% of the population, which is well above the national average. This group sees much higher typical personal incomes than the national figure.

Homes are slightly smaller than usual, with 2.3 people per household. A higher number of people live alone compared to the state and national averages.

Every home in Winya is a separate house. Outright home ownership is far above the national average at 45.8%, while renting is far below at 18.8%.

The area is entirely car-dependent, as every home has at least one motor vehicle and no one uses public transport to get to work.

The community has seen significant movement, with 44.4% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are also much more common here than in most similar areas.

Employment is a standout feature, with a full-time employment rate of 90.3% and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Many residents work in manufacturing or agriculture.

The area is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.5. Almost no residents live within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or public transport.