Webberton

This is a young community where 22.8% of people are children under 15, a figure well above the national average. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 14.6% of the population, which is far above the state and national figures.

People born overseas make up 25.3% of the population, which is much higher than most similar areas. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, and Irish.

Language diversity is high, with 22.2% of people using a language other than English at home. This is well above the state average, and the proportion of people who speak little or no English is also among the highest for its level.

Christianity is the most common religion at 46.2%, while 39.9% of residents report having no religion, a figure about the same as the national average.

Education levels are far below the state and national figures, with only 8.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 36.9% completing Year 12.

Incomes are generally lower than most areas, with the typical weekly household earning $1,350, which is well below the national figure of $1,746.

Health challenges are more common here than in most similar areas, with 34.2% of people living with a long-term health condition and 11.4% reporting a mental health condition.

Unpaid housework and childcare are common, with 28.7% of people doing 15 or more hours of housework weekly. However, the volunteer rate of 8.2% is among the lowest for its level.

The First Nations community is notably young, with a typical age of just 13, which is far younger than the state and national figures of 24.

Homes tend to be larger than usual, with 2.8 people per home. This is consistent with the fact that 67.2% of households are couples with children.

Renting is very common, with 54% of households renting, a figure far above the national average. Most homes are separate houses, and 88% have three or more bedrooms.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, as 14% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is well above the national average. No one reported commuting by public transport.

The community is quite mobile, with 39.2% of residents having moved house in the last five years.

Full-time employment is much lower than in most similar areas at 52%. People primarily work in accommodation and food services, health care, and construction.

Webberton is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Very few people can walk to groceries within 15 minutes.