Windabout

The population is far older than the state and national figures, with the typical resident aged 49. Seniors make up 22.6% of the community, which is well above the national average of 17.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 3.2% were born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%. Common ancestries include Australian, English, and Irish.

English is the primary language here, with only 2.4% of people using another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Religious affiliation is split evenly, with 38.7% of residents identifying as Christian and another 38.7% reporting no religion.

Academic qualifications are lower than in most areas, with only 11.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far below the national average of 26.3%.

Typical household incomes are well above the state and national figures, reaching $2,305 weekly. However, only 11.1% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is lower than in most areas.

Mental health conditions are much lower here than in most areas, at 4.8%. About 27.4% of people have a long-term health condition, which is about the same as the national figure.

Volunteering is very common, with 29.1% of people volunteering, far above the national rate of 14.1%. There is also a much higher proportion of former Defence Force members compared to most areas.

First Nations residents are far older than the national average, with a typical age of 49. Their typical personal income is $374, which is well below the national figure.

Families tend to be larger than usual, with 2.7 people per home. Over half of all households are couples with children.

Housing consists entirely of separate houses, and 50% are owned outright, which is far above the national average. Most homes are large, with 88.9% having three or more bedrooms.

The area is entirely reliant on cars, as 0% of people commute via public transport and every home owns at least one vehicle. Working from home is common, with 21.5% of people doing so.

The community is very stable, with only 16.5% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national average of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the most common industry, and 66% of adults are either working or looking for work, which is well above the national average.

The area is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 1.4, far below the state average. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.