Wandearah East

The population is older than most areas, with a typical age of 49. While seniors make up only 12.6% of the group—well below the national figure—there are more children under 15 than in most similar areas.

The community is almost entirely Australian-born, with 89.5% born here and no one born overseas. Those with overseas roots primarily cite English, Scottish, German, and Irish ancestry.

English is the only language used at home, which is far below the national and state figures for language diversity. No one in the area speaks little or no English.

Religious affiliation is quite high here, with 63.2% of people identifying as Christian. This means far fewer people report having no religion compared to both the state and national figures.

Educational qualifications are lower than in most areas, with only 8.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. The most common qualifications are Certificate III or IV.

Typical household incomes are a little above the state figure at $1,770 per week. However, personal incomes are lower than the national figure, with 46.9% of people earning under $650 a week.

The community is very healthy, with no one needing help with daily activities and mental health conditions being much lower than in most areas.

Wandering East is exceptionally active in unpaid work, with 46.9% of people volunteering—a figure far above the national average. Many residents also spend significant time on unpaid housework and childcare.

There are very few First Nations people in the area. Those who are present have a typical personal income of $325, which is far below the national figure.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.7 people per dwelling. Most families are couples with children, and there are no one-parent families in the area.

Housing is dominated by large, detached homes, with 91.2% having three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is very high, as 85.3% of houses are owned outright and no one rents.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with every home owning at least one motor vehicle. However, 37.3% of workers work from home, which is far above the national average.

The population is very stable, with only 17.2% of people moving in the last five years—far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the main industries, employing 52.9% of the workforce. About 63% of adults are working or looking for work, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%.

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