Windy Harbour

The area is far older than the state and national average, with a typical age of 60 and no children under 15. About 16.7% of residents are seniors aged 65 and over, which is about the same as the national figure.

The community is almost entirely Australian-born, with 80% born here and no residents born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. English is the most common ancestry at 53.3%.

English is the only language used at home, with 0.0% of people using another language. This is far below the 22.3% national average.

About 43.3% of residents report having no religion, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Another 56.7% identify as Christian.

Educational qualifications are much lower than most areas, with no residents holding a bachelor degree or higher. The most common highest level of schooling is Year 10, reached by 46.7% of adults.

Incomes are very low compared to the rest of the country; the typical household earns $695 a week, which is far below the national figure of $1,746.

Health challenges are common here, with 40.0% of people living with a long-term health condition, a figure far above the national average. Additionally, 13.3% need help with daily activities, which is well above the national rate.

Volunteering is very high at 33.3%, far above the national figure of 14.1%. This reflects a community focused on unpaid work, as 20.0% provide unpaid care and 36.7% spend significant time on housework.

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

Homes are small, with just 1.5 people per home, which is far below the national average of 2.5.

The area is sparsely populated, with a very low density of 0.60 people per bedroom, well below the national figure of 0.80.

The area is entirely without public transport, as there are no routes or stops available for residents.

The population is very stable, with only 23.3% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

The number of adults working or looking for work is very low at 26.7%, far below the national average of 61.1%.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score, though almost all homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park and groceries.