Watheroo

The typical resident is 46, which is far older than the state and national figure of 38. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 13.1% of the population, which is well above the national average of 3.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia (78.8%), and only 6.6% were born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language here, with only 4.4% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Religious affiliation is split, with 41.6% identifying as Christian and 39.4% reporting no religion, which is about the same as the national figure.

Over half of residents (52.3%) completed Year 12, though the proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is well below the national average at 17.1%.

Typical family income is $2,416 a week, which is a little above the national figure. However, very few households earn $3,000 or more per week, at just 7.5%.

The community is relatively healthy, with 0.0% of people needing help with daily activities, though mental health conditions are a little more common here than in the rest of the state.

Volunteering is very common, with 23.4% of people giving their time, well above the national average. A high number of people also provide unpaid childcare (31.5%).

First Nations people in Watheroo have a typical age of 19, which is noticeably younger than the national figure of 24. Household income for this group is well above the national average.

Families with children are common, making up 62.8% of households. About 28.3% of people live alone, which is a little above the state average.

Home ownership is very high, with 50.9% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%. Rents are also much lower than usual, typically $160 per week.

Most people rely on cars, as 11.1% of homes have no vehicle, which is well above the national average. Public transport use is very low, with 0.0% of people commuting via these services.

The population is very stable, with only 15.3% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national average of 40.7%.

The workforce is highly active, with 71.2% of adults working or looking for work. Agriculture, forestry, and fishing dominate local industry, employing 65.3% of residents.

Watheroo is mostly car-dependent, with a low walkability score of 3.2. There are no grocery stores, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.