Waterloo Corner

Waterloo Corner is far older than the state and national average, with a typical resident aged 58. Seniors make up 39.5% of the population, while children under 15 are well below the national figure at 11.2%.

A third of the population was born overseas, which is well above the national figure. English, Australian, and Vietnamese are the most common ancestries, with Vietnam being the most frequent non-English speaking birthplace.

Language diversity is high here, as 33.5% of people use a language other than English at home, far above the national average. This is reflected in the fact that 10.8% of residents speak little or no English.

The community is more religious than most areas; those with no religion make up 24.1%, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the most common affiliation at 45.9%.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 32% of people completing Year 12 and 5.4% holding a bachelor degree or higher, both of which are far below the national figures.

Incomes are much lower than the national average, with a typical weekly household income of $936. Only 6.7% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is far below the national figure of 22.6%.

Health needs are high, with 38.7% of people living with a long-term condition—far above the national average. This is consistent with the older population, as 10.3% of residents need help with daily activities.

Participation in volunteering is among the lowest at this level, at 8.4%. However, the area has a higher proportion of former Defence Force members than the national average.

There are 12 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. The First Nations population is noticeably younger than the state average, with a typical age of 20.

People are more likely to live alone here than in most areas, with 29.9% in single-person households. Typical homes are smaller than average, containing 2.3 people.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, and 64.8% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Renting is much less common here, at 12.1%, and typical weekly rents are far below the national average.

While the area has a high number of public transport stops, no one commutes by public transport and 0% of people can reach others via transit within 45 minutes. Most people drive or work from home.

The population is very stable, with only 20.9% of people moving in the last five years—far below the national figure of 40.7%.

A low 37.7% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national average. Many of those employed work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area experiences much higher rates of crime than most similar areas, particularly regarding property damage, motor vehicle theft, and burglary.

The area is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.4. Residents cannot walk to groceries, health services, or schools within 15 minutes.