Wardering

Seniors make up 42.3% of the population, which is far above the national figure of 17.2%. However, children under 15 are also well represented at 23.1%, a rate much higher than most similar areas.

People born overseas make up 15.4% of the population, which is higher than most similar areas but far below the national average of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

While English is the main language, 11.5% of residents use another language at home, a figure that is much higher than in most similar areas.

Christianity is the most common faith at 61.5%. The 26.9% of people with no religion is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

No adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the national average. However, 71.4% of residents completed Year 12, a rate far above the national figure of 58.8%.

Typical personal income is $1,062 a week, which is well above the national figure of $805. Despite this, no one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week.

Residents enjoy good health, with only 15.4% having a long-term condition, which is far below the national average. No one reported needing help with daily activities or having a mental health condition.

Volunteerism is very high here, with 38.1% of people volunteering, a rate far above the national figure of 14.1%.

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

Homes are smaller than in most areas, with a typical 2.2 people per home.

Monthly home-loan payments are $2,500, which is well above the national figure of $1,863. Bedrooms are less crowded than usual, with only 0.6 people per bedroom.

The area is very remote, with a 124-minute drive to the city and no public transport stops or routes available.

Movement is higher than in many similar areas, with 34.6% of people moving in the last five years, though this is well below the national average of 40.7%.

A higher-than-average 66.7% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well above the national figure of 61.1%.

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