Wedgefield

The typical resident here is 48, making the area far older than the state and national averages. While 6.3% of the population identifies as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is well above the national figure, seniors aged 65 and over make up a much smaller share than usual at 7.1%.

People born overseas make up 22.0% of the community, which is much higher than most similar areas. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries, while the most frequent overseas birthplaces are New Zealand and the Philippines.

Around 12.6% of residents use a language other than English at home, a figure that is much higher than most similar areas. However, this is still well below the state and national averages, and no one in the area speaks little or no English.

People with no religion make up 33.1% of the community, which is lower than in most similar areas and well below the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 29.1%.

Education levels are much lower than most areas, with only 28.4% of residents completing Year 12 and no one holding a bachelor degree. Despite this, many residents hold Certificate III or IV qualifications, and the workforce includes a high proportion of engineering professionals.

Incomes are very high here, with the typical personal weekly income of $1,571 being far above the national figure. Typical household incomes are also much higher than most areas, and 15.5% of people earn $2,000 or more a week.

Health outcomes are generally positive, with a lower number of people needing help with daily activities and a mental health rate well below the national figure. Long-term conditions like asthma and diabetes are the most common health reports.

Participation in unpaid work is among the lowest at this level, with very few people caring for children or doing housework. However, the rate of people who served in the Defence Force is higher than most areas.

There are 8 First Nations people in the area, and they earn significantly more than the state and national averages. The typical First Nations resident is 22, which is a little younger than the national figure.

Living arrangements are unusual, as 47.1% of people live alone, which is far above the national average. While 58.1% of households are couples with children, there are no one-parent families in the area.

Housing is expensive and varied, with typical weekly rents of $762 and monthly home loans of $7,000 being among the highest at this level. Only half of the homes are separate houses, and 29.4% of the community rent.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, though 12.9% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is well above the national figure. While there are a high number of public transport stops per person, no one commutes by public transport.

Recent arrivals from overseas make up 14.3% of the population, which is well above the state average. About 34.1% of the community moved to the area in the last five years.

Employment is strong, with a 0.0% unemployment rate and a full-time work rate far above the national figure. The local economy is driven by transport, warehousing, and mining.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. There are no parks, schools, or groceries within a 15-minute walk for any residents.