Wongabel

This is a community of contrasting ages; children under 15 make up 24.7% of the population, well above the national figure, while 21.1% are seniors. The typical resident is 43, which is noticeably older than the state and national averages of 38.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 86.5% born here. Only 5.6% of residents were born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%.

English is the primary language for 86.9% of the community. While 6.0% of people use another language at home—higher than most similar areas—this is still far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Religious views are split, with 45.4% identifying as Christian and 43.0% reporting no religion. The proportion of people with no religion is well above the national average.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 10.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,478, which is a little below the national figure of $1,746. Personal incomes are also lower than most areas, with a typical weekly pay of $654.

Residents enjoy better health than most similar areas, with only 24.3% reporting a long-term health condition. Mental health conditions are also much lower here than in most other areas.

A high number of people do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework per week, which is well above the national figure. About 14.3% of the community are volunteers.

First Nations people make up 5.2% of the population, which is a little above the national average. While their typical personal income is well below the national figure, household incomes for First Nations families are well above the state and national averages.

Homes in Wongabel are larger than usual, with 3.1 people per home. This is consistent with the high number of children in the area, and it means far fewer people live alone compared to the national average.

Most people live in separate houses, which make up 86.5% of dwellings. While 36.5% of homes are owned outright, the area has a much lower proportion of three-plus bedroom homes than most other areas.

The community is entirely car-dependent, with every single home owning at least one motor vehicle. There are no public transport stops or routes serving the area.

The population is relatively stable, though 36.8% of residents have moved in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

Working or looking for work is less common here than in most areas, at 54.6%. The most common industries for those employed are retail trade and health care.

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