Wagerup

The area is much older than most, with 34.6% of people aged 65 and over, which is far above the national figure of 17.2%. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 7.7%, a figure far below the state and national averages.

Wagerup is almost entirely born in Australia, with no one born overseas, which is far below the 32.2% state average. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, and Italian.

English is the only language used at home for 90.4% of residents. While 5.8% use another language at home, which is higher than most similar areas, this is still far below the national figure of 22.3%.

The local population is far more likely to have no religion than the average Australian, with 65.4% reporting no faith compared to the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 38.6% completing Year 12, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%. Just 7.0% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical personal weekly income is $1,015, which is well above the national figure of $805. However, typical family income is much lower than most areas at $1,125 per week.

While no one needs help with daily activities, 30.8% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is well above the national figure of 27.7%. Arthritis is the most common condition.

Residents are far more active in their community than most, with 25.6% volunteering and 34.9% doing a lot of unpaid housework, which is far above the state average.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living here. The small number of First Nations people associated with the area have a typical income of $5,500, which is far above the state and national figures.

The area has a high number of people living alone at 33.3%. Most homes are occupied by couples, and there are no one-parent families, which is far below the national figure.

Every home here is a separate house, and 85.7% have three or more bedrooms. Renting is far more common here than in most areas at 38.1%, with typical monthly home-loan payments being a little above the national figure.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops and 100% of commuters using a car or working from home. Many homes have four or more vehicles.

Wagerup has seen significant movement, with 51.9% of people moving in the last five years, which is far above the national figure of 40.7%.

Working or looking for work is very common here at 76.7%, and full-time employment is far above the national average. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no parks, shops, or schools within a 15-minute walk, resulting in a walkability score of 0.0.