Waddington

The typical resident is 44, making the area noticeably older than the state and national figures. While 15.4% of the population are children, there are no seniors aged 65 or over, and de facto relationships are far more common here than in most other areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 19.2% were born overseas—a figure much higher than similar areas. English is the most common ancestry at 53.8%, followed by Australian and Irish heritage.

Around 15.4% of people use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than in similar areas. However, this is still well below the state and national averages, and everyone in the community speaks English.

More than half of the population (53.8%) report having no religion, which is far above the national figure. The remainder of the community is primarily Christian.

Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 11.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the state and national averages, and there are no schools within 3km.

Typical personal and household incomes are well above the national figure, with a typical personal weekly income of $1,350. Despite this, no one in the community earns $2,000 or more per week.

The community is generally healthy, with no one needing help for daily activities or reporting a mental health condition. About 26.9% of residents have a long-term health condition, most commonly arthritis and asthma.

Volunteerism is very high here, with 38.5% of people volunteering, far above the state average. Many residents also provide unpaid care, and 30.8% are caring for children.

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

Families here tend to be larger than average, with 2.7 people per home. There is also a higher proportion of one-parent families (17.4%) compared to most other areas.

Rent is very affordable in Waddington, with a typical weekly rent of $170, which is far below the state and national figures.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes and a 90-minute drive to the city.

The population is very stable, with only 12.9% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average.

Residents are more likely to be working or looking for work than people in most other areas, with a rate of 69.2%.

Waddington is completely car-dependent, as there are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.