Wangary

This is an older community where the typical resident is 54, far older than the national figure of 38. Children under 15 make up only 7.9% of the population, which is far below the Australian average of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia (81.3%), and the proportion of people born overseas is far below the national figure. Australian and English are the most common ancestries, each accounting for 45.3% of the population.

English is the primary language for 91.6% of residents. The proportion of people using another language at home is far below both the state and national figures.

Nearly half of the population (45.3%) report having no religion, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 42.9%.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 3.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Just over a quarter of residents have completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Incomes are much lower than in most areas, with the typical weekly household earning $1,028, far below the national figure of $1,746. Only 3.3% of people earn $2,000 or more per week.

The community is generally healthier than most, with fewer people needing help with daily activities and a lower rate of long-term health conditions than both the state and nation.

Volunteering is a strong feature here, with 21.4% of people volunteering, well above the national figure of 14.1%. There is also a higher-than-average number of people who have served in the Defence Force.

First Nations people make up 6.4% of the population, well above the national average of 3.2%. However, typical personal income for this group is among the lowest in the region at $325 per week.

Many residents live alone, accounting for 42.2% of households, which is far above the national figure of 25.6%. Consequently, homes are smaller than usual, with only 2.0 people per household.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 41.1% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Typical weekly rent is $200, well below the national figure of $375.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as no one uses public transport to commute and every home has at least one motor vehicle.

About 28.9% of people moved in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

The unemployment rate is 8.8%, which is well above the national figure of 5.1%. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

While the overall recorded offence rate is much lower than in most areas, the crime rate has seen a sharp increase of 33.3% over the last five years.

The area is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Most homes have no access to groceries, health services, or public transport within a 15-minute walk.