Wondai

The community is far older than most areas, with 32.6% of people aged 65 and over. This is far above the national figure of 17.2%. Children under 15 make up 14.1%, which is well below the national average.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 8.4% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, Irish, German, and Scottish.

English is the primary language here, with 90.3% of people using it only. Only 2% of residents use another language at home, a figure far below the national average of 22.3%.

Over half of residents identify as Christian, while 35.5% have no religion. This proportion of people with no religion is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with only 29.7% of residents completing Year 12. This is far below the national average of 58.8%, and only 9.3% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical incomes are much lower than in most areas, with the usual weekly household income at $957. This is far below the national figure of $1,746, and only 7.7% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are common, with 41.7% of people living with a long-term health condition. This is far above the national figure, and 11.7% of residents need help with daily activities.

Caregiving is a strong feature here, as 15.8% of people provide unpaid care, which is well above the national average. There is also a higher rate of former Defence Force members compared to most areas.

First Nations people make up a significant part of the community, with 140 residents. The typical age for First Nations people is 28, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 24.

A large number of people live alone (35.5%), which is far above the national figure of 25.6%. This helps explain why the typical home is smaller, with only 2.1 people per household.

Detached houses are very common, making up 91.1% of dwellings. Rent is far below the national average, with a typical weekly rent of $225, and 40.8% of homes are owned outright.

The town is heavily reliant on cars, with 69.9% of people driving to work. There are no public transport stops or routes, and only 0.4% of people commute via public transport.

Recent movement is common, with 39.6% of people having moved in the last five years. However, there have been no recent arrivals from overseas, which is far below the national average.

Working or looking for work is much less common here than in most areas, at 43.1%. Many residents work in health care and social assistance, which is the most common industry at 20.8%.

The town is somewhat walkable, with 66% of homes within a 15-minute walk of health services. While there is no public transport, many residents can easily walk to groceries and schools.