Wolseley

The typical resident is 41, and the community has a higher number of children under 15 than most similar areas. A standout feature is that people in de facto relationships are well above the national figure.

The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with people born overseas making up only 3.9%, a figure far below the national average. Most residents claim Australian or English ancestry.

English is the primary language here, with only 1.4% of people using another language at home, which is far below the state and national figures.

A majority of the community reports having no religion at 53.6%, a figure that is far above the national average.

Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 7.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far below the national figure. Many residents hold a Certificate III or IV.

Household incomes are generally low, with the typical weekly household earning $1,166, which is well below the national figure. Only 4.1% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 30.9% of the population. However, the rate of mental health conditions is well below the state average.

Wolseley is a highly active community where 28% of people volunteer, a figure far above the national average. Residents also provide more unpaid care than those in most similar areas.

The First Nations community is small but notably young, with a typical age of 14, which is far younger than the state and national figures.

Families tend to be larger here, with 2.7 people per home and a high proportion of couples with children. One-parent families are also much more common than in most areas.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, and 41.1% of homes are owned outright. This helps explain why typical rents and mortgage payments are far below the national figures.

The area is very dependent on cars, with 0% of people commuting via public transport. Most homes have two or more vehicles.

The population is relatively stable, with only 26.5% of people having moved in the last five years, far below the national average.

Work is heavily tied to the land, with 32.6% of people employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing. However, the unemployment rate of 6.7% is a little above the national figure.

The area has experienced a significant rise in crime over the last five years, with rates of theft and property damage much higher than in most similar areas.

The community is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average and no groceries or health services within a 15-minute walk.