Wellington

The area is far older than the national figure, with 27.2% of people aged 65 and over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 8.7%, which is well below the state average of 17.0%.

Most residents were born in Australia (82.1%), and those born overseas make up 11.4% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the primary language for almost everyone, with only 1.6% of people using another language at home—far below the 22.3% seen across Australia.

Nearly half of the community (48.9%) report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average of 38.9%.

Education levels are among the lowest for similar areas, with only 6.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and only 22.0% having completed Year 12.

Incomes are much lower than most areas, with a typical household earning $971 a week, far below the national figure of $1,746.

About 6.5% of people need help with daily activities, which is about the same as the state average. Long-term health conditions are reported by 29.3% of residents.

Unpaid care is common here, with 16.7% of people providing such support, well above the national figure. There is also a high proportion of Defence Force veterans at 5.8%.

The First Nations population is very small, with a typical personal income of $75, which is far below the state average of $487.

The community is mostly made up of two-person households (50.0%) and people living alone (34.1%), which is well above the national average.

Home ownership is very high, with 57.3% of homes owned outright—far above the national figure of 31.0%. Most residents live in separate houses (92.7%).

Every home has at least one motor vehicle, and 51.2% have two. While there are several bus stops per 1,000 people, the walk to the nearest one can take up to 58 minutes.

The population is very stable, with only 21.2% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national rate of 40.7%.

Adults working or looking for work make up 51.8% of the population, though the unemployment rate is 0.0%. Common industries include construction, agriculture, and manufacturing.

The area is very car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.8. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or a school.