Wujal Wujal

This is a very young community, with 26.1% of people under 15 and a typical age of 29, which is far younger than the national figure of 38. De facto relationships are very common here at 33.3%, far above the Australian average of 11.5%.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 97.1% of residents born here. Only 2.9% of people were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

Cultural diversity is high, with 41.3% of people using another language at home, far above the national figure of 22.3%. Despite this, the number of people who speak little or no English is low at 1.4%.

Christianity is the dominant faith here, practiced by 87.7% of the population. Only 8.3% of residents report having no religion, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is much lower than most areas, with only 27.6% of residents completing Year 12. Just 2% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Incomes are among the lowest at this level, with a typical weekly household income of $840, far below the national figure of $1,746. No households in the area earn $3,000 or more per week.

Residents generally report fewer health issues than most areas, with only 22.5% having a long-term health condition. This is well below the national figure of 27.7%.

Childcare is a major focus here, as 44.7% of people provide unpaid care for children, far above the national figure of 26.3%. However, only 5% of residents volunteer, which is well below the national average.

First Nations people make up the vast majority of the community. This cultural connection is reflected in the 36% who speak a First Nations language, though the unemployment rate is very high at 36.2%.

Homes are larger than usual, with 3.2 people per home. This is consistent with the high number of children and the fact that one-parent families make up 34.8% of households, far above the national figure of 14.1%.

Rental dependence is very high, with 92.4% of households renting and none owned outright. Typical weekly rent is very low at $70, and households are often crowded, with 1.2 people per bedroom.

Car ownership is low, with 42.7% of homes having no motor vehicle. Because there are no public transport stops or routes, 36.4% of workers walk to their jobs.

The population is very stable, with only 17.1% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Joblessness is a major issue, with an unemployment rate of 29.3%, far above the national figure of 5.1%. Those who are working are mostly employed in public administration and safety.

The area is heavily car-dependent with a walkability score of 1.0. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or a school.