Wool Bay

The community is far older than the state and national average, with a typical age of 62. Seniors make up 36.4% of the population, while children under 15 account for just 11.0%, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 13.6% were born overseas, which is higher than in similar areas. English, Australian, and German are the most common ancestries.

English is the only language used at home, with 0.0% of people using another language, a figure far below the state and national averages.

About 43.5% of residents identify as Christian, while 37.0% report no religion, which is a little below the national figure.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 8.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Just 23.5% of residents completed Year 12, far below the state average of 54.6%.

Typical personal weekly income is $422, among the lowest at this level and far below the national figure of $805. No households in the area earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health needs are high here, with 45.5% of people living with a long-term health condition—far above the national average of 27.7%. This is reflected in the 11.7% of residents who need help with daily activities.

Unpaid care is common, with 18.4% of people providing care, well above the national figure. This sits alongside a high rate of people performing 15 or more hours of housework weekly.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in the area.

Living alone is very common, with 41.3% of people in single-person households, far above the national average. Consequently, homes are small, with only 1.8 people per dwelling.

The area consists entirely of separate houses, 77.8% of which are owned outright—far above the national figure of 31.0%. Renting is rare at 9.5%, and typical weekly rent is much lower than average at $200.

While every home has a motor vehicle, 24.3% of the workforce works from home, which is far above the state average. Public transport is available via bus, but the walk to the nearest stop is quite long at 42 minutes.

The population is relatively stable, with 25.7% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

The unemployment rate is 17.0%, far above the national figure of 5.1%. Only 34.6% of adults are working or looking for work, which is among the lowest at this level.

Wool Bay is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 1.5. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.