Waeel

The community is remarkably young, with a typical age of 35 and no residents aged 65 or over. This is reflected in the high proportion of children under 15, which is far above the national figure of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and English is the most common ancestry at 60.8%. Only 11.8% of people were born overseas, which is far below the state and national figures.

English is the only language spoken at home in Waeel. This is far below the national average, where 22.3% of people use another language.

Christianity is the most common religion here, with 62.7% of people identifying as such. The proportion of people with no religion is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Schooling levels are exceptionally high, with 94.4% of residents completing Year 12, far above the national average of 58.8%. Qualifications are often in engineering, management, or education.

Incomes are much higher than in most similar areas. The typical weekly household income is $2,333, which is well above the national figure of $1,746.

Residents are generally healthy, with no one needing help with daily activities. This is well below the national average of 5.8%.

Volunteering is a major part of life here, with 66.7% of people volunteering—far above the national figure of 14.1%. Almost half of the population also provides unpaid care for children.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 0.0%, which is well below the national average of 3.2%.

Homes in Waeel are larger than usual, with 3.2 people per home. This is well above the national average of 2.5 and consistent with the high number of families with children.

Renting is more affordable here than in most of the country, with a typical weekly rent of $250. Typical monthly home-loan payments are $1,667, which is a little below the national figure.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. Most people drive to work, though 14.3% work from home.

The population is very stable, with only 23.8% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national average of 40.7%.

Job prospects are very strong, with 83.3% of adults working or looking for work and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Most people work in agriculture, forestry, or fishing.

Waeel is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no grocery stores, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.