Wongawallan

The typical resident is 43, making the area noticeably older than the Queensland and Australian averages. However, children under 15 make up 21.4% of the population, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

About 23.5% of residents were born overseas, a figure that is much higher than most similar areas. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

English is the main language for 86.9% of the community. While 5.8% use another language at home, which is higher than most similar areas, this is far below the national figure.

Nearly half the population (46.6%) reports having no religion, a figure well above the state and national averages. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 44.5%.

The community is well-qualified, with 60% of residents completing Year 12 and 21.4% holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is higher than most similar areas.

Incomes are very high here, with the typical weekly household income of $2,383 being well above the Queensland figure. This is reflected in the 16.3% of people who earn $2,000 or more per week.

The area has a lower rate of long-term health conditions (26.6%) and mental health conditions (6.9%) compared to most similar areas.

Unpaid care is common, with 32.5% of people caring for children and 28% doing significant housework, both of which are well above national figures. Conversely, the volunteer rate is much lower than most areas.

First Nations residents in this area have a much higher Year 12 completion rate (55.6%) and household income ($2,812) than the national figures.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.1 people per household and very few people living alone. This is consistent with the fact that 66.9% of families are couples with children.

The area consists almost entirely of separate houses (98.1%), with nearly 90% having three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare at 6.9%, and typical monthly mortgage payments are well above the national average.

Residents are entirely dependent on cars, as no one uses public transport to commute. Most homes have multiple vehicles, and 18% of the workforce works from home.

About 34.4% of the population moved in the last five years, though this is well below the national average. There were no recent arrivals from overseas.

Working or looking for work is more common here than in most similar areas, with 64.5% of adults active. Construction, health, and retail are the primary industries.

Wongawallan is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk for any home.