Willyaroo

The community is older than the national average, with a typical age of 47. This is reflected in the high proportion of seniors, as 24.5% are aged 65 or over, while the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is well below the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the community has a strong British heritage with English and Australian ancestries being the most common. Only 12% of people were born overseas, which is far below the national average.

English is the primary language here, with 94.1% using it at home. This means only 1.3% of residents use another language, a figure far below both the state and national averages.

A majority of the community reports no religion, at 50.8%. This is well above the state average and far above the national figure of 38.9%.

Around 53.9% of residents completed Year 12, which is about the same as the state average. However, those with a bachelor degree or higher make up 14.2%, which is far below the national figure.

Typical weekly household income is $1,390, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Personal incomes are also a little below the state and national averages.

A little more than 6.9% of people need help with daily activities, which is higher than most similar areas. Long-term health conditions are reported by 29% of the population, with arthritis being the most common.

The area has a very high rate of volunteering at 22.6%, well above the national figure. Unpaid care is also common, with 17.3% of people providing care and 30.8% caring for children.

The First Nations population is very small. Those identifying as such are far older than the national average, with a typical age of 65.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per home. This is consistent with the fact that 59.9% of households are couples with children, while very few people live alone.

The area is almost entirely made up of separate houses, with 99.2% of dwellings being detached. Home ownership is strong, as 46.8% of homes are owned outright, far above the national average.

Residents rely heavily on cars, with no homes without a vehicle. While there is one public transport route, 0% of people use public transport to commute.

The community is very stable, with only 27.3% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

The unemployment rate is a low 2.2%, well below the state average. Many residents work in construction, health care, or education.

Recorded offences are among the lowest for its level, and the crime rate has fallen by 66.7% over five years. Most recorded incidents are thefts or motor vehicle thefts.

The area is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.8. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, parks, or schools.