Wycarbah

Children under 15 make up 22.2% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%. While the typical resident is 41, there are far fewer seniors here than in most other areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 13.9% were born overseas, a figure that is higher than in similar areas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries reported.

English is the only language spoken at home by 100% of the community. This means there are no people who speak little or no English, which is well below the national figure.

Christianity is very common here, with 94.4% of residents identifying as such. Only 11.1% of people report having no religion, which is far below the state and national averages.

A high proportion of residents have completed Year 12, at 74.1%, which is far above the national figure. However, no adults in the area hold a bachelor degree or higher.

The typical household earns $1,375 a week, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Despite this, 11.1% of people earn $2,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are common, with 36.1% of people living with a long-term condition, well above the national average. About 16.7% of residents need help with daily activities, which is far above the state figure.

Unpaid work is a major part of life here, with 51.9% of people doing 15 or more hours of housework weekly. Volunteering is also much more common than in most areas, at 25.9%.

First Nations people make up 8.3% of the community, well above the national average. In Wycarbah, First Nations residents are typically older and earn more than those in other areas.

Most homes are occupied by couples with children, though households are smaller than usual with only 2.1 people per home. There are no one-parent families in the area.

Typical weekly rent is $300, which is well below the national figure. Home loan payments are a little above the state average at $1,950 a month.

The area has no public transport stops or routes, meaning residents rely entirely on private vehicles.

About 34.3% of people have moved in the last five years, though this is well below the national rate of 40.7%.

A high 74.1% of adults are working or looking for work, far above the national average. However, the unemployment rate is also very high at 20.0%.

Wycarbah is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.