Wurdong Heights

The population is far older than the state and national figures, though children under 15 make up 19.4% of the community. About 19.4% of residents are seniors aged 65 and over.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born people (11.8%) than the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language here, with only 1.3% of people using another language at home, which is far below the national average of 22.3%.

A large portion of the community identifies as having no religion (46.5%), a figure well above the national average of 38.9%.

Qualifications are lower than the state and national averages, with only 13.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many residents hold a Certificate III or IV.

Typical household incomes are well above the national figure, with the usual weekly household income sitting at $2,583. About 15.9% of people earn $2,000 or more per week.

Residents report fewer long-term health conditions (24.3%) and mental health conditions (6.2%) than the national average. However, 6.2% of people need help with daily activities.

Community spirit is high, with 22% of residents volunteering, which is well above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid care and housework are also more common here than in most areas.

First Nations residents are far older than the national average, with a typical age of 35. Their typical household income of $2,625 is far above the national figure.

Homes are larger than usual, with 3.0 people per home. Very few people live alone (8.2%), and one-parent families are much less common than in most areas.

The area is dominated by separate houses, and 92.5% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare, with only 4.8% of households renting their home.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, as 0% of people commute by public transport. Almost every home owns a vehicle, and 25.9% have four or more.

Residents are less likely to move than people elsewhere, with only 28.3% moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are also well below the national average.

Full-time employment is well above the national figure at 62.8%. Many residents work in manufacturing, construction, and healthcare, though the unemployment rate is higher than most areas at 6.0%.

Wurdong Heights is heavily car-dependent, with no one living within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools. The walkability score is very low at 0.3.