Walgoolan

The area is remarkably young, with children under 15 making up 35.9% of the population, far above the national figure of 18.2%. Consequently, seniors aged 65 and over make up only 6.3% of the community, which is well below the state average.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas roots are far fewer than the state average. English, Irish, and Scottish ancestries are the most common backgrounds after Australian.

English is the primary language here, with only 4.7% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

About half of the community identifies as Christian, while 42.2% of residents report having no religion, which is slightly above the national figure.

Qualifications are higher than in many similar areas, with 20.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Engineering and society and culture are the most common fields of study.

Walgoolan is a high-earning community where the typical personal weekly income of $1,291 is far above the national figure. Nearly 27% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, which is far above the state average.

Residents are in good health, with only 15.6% having a long-term health condition, far below the national rate of 27.7%. No one in the community requires help with daily activities.

Local participation is very high, as 38.6% of people volunteer, far above the national figure of 14.1%. This active spirit is also seen in the 40.9% of people who provide unpaid childcare.

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

Homes here are larger than usual, with a typical 3.0 people per household. One-parent families are much more common than in most other areas, making up 20.4% of households.

Every single home is a separate house, and nearly half are owned outright, which is far above the state average. Rent is very affordable, with a typical weekly cost of $200.

The community is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops available. This is reflected in the fact that 25.8% of people work from home, far above the state average.

The population is very stable, as only 24.1% of residents have moved in the last five years, which is far below the national figure.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing is the dominant industry for 64.5% of workers. The area has no unemployment and a high rate of full-time employment at 61.3%.

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