Weetulta

Weetulta is a very young community for its size, with children under 15 making up 36.2% of the population, which is far above the national figure of 18.2%. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 5.8% of the population, well above the state average.

The community is entirely Australian-born, and no residents were born overseas. Those listing an ancestry identify mostly as Australian (58%) or English (50.7%).

English is the only language used at home in Weetulta, which is far below the state and national figures for linguistic diversity.

More than half of the residents (56.5%) identify as Christian, while 37.7% report no religion, a figure that is well below the state average.

The community has a high rate of Year 12 completion at 52.5%. Many residents hold qualifications in agriculture and the environment, reflecting the local industry.

Incomes in Weetulta are very high; the typical personal weekly income is $1,292, which is far above the national figure of $805. Typical household income is also among the highest for similar areas.

Residents are generally healthier than those in most other areas, with only 26.1% having a long-term health condition. Notably, no residents reported a mental health condition.

Community spirit is very high, with a huge 53.5% of people volunteering. Unpaid care is also common, as 55.8% of people care for children and 25.6% provide other forms of unpaid care.

There are four First Nations people in the area, with a typical age of 38, which is far older than the national figure of 24. Their typical personal income of $325 is far below the national average.

Households here are large, with 3.4 people per home, well above the national figure of 2.5. Most families consist of couples with children (87.1%).

Housing costs are quite low; the typical monthly home loan payment is $857, far below the national figure. Rent is also lower than usual at $200 per week.

The area is very remote, with a 113-minute drive to the city and no public transport. Half of the workforce works from home, and the rest mostly drive or walk to work.

The population is very stable, as only 9.4% of residents have moved in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Employment is very strong with a 0.0% unemployment rate. The vast majority of the workforce (82.1%) is employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.2. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school, health service, or grocery store.