Weetah

The community is far older than the national average, with 32.0% of people aged 65 or over and only 9.3% of children under 15. There are no people in de facto relationships here.

Born overseas, 20.0% of residents are from another country, which is well above the state figure. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries reported.

English is the primary language for 81.3% of the population. Only 4.0% of people use another language at home, which is well below the national figure.

A high proportion of residents, 46.7%, report having no religion. This is well above the national figure, although it is slightly below the state average.

The area has a high proportion of university-qualified adults at 23.7%, yet only 36.1% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure.

Incomes are much lower than in most areas, with the typical weekly household earning $1,062. This is far below the national figure of $1,746.

While no one needs help with daily activities, 33.3% of people have a long-term health condition. Mental health conditions are also much more common here than in most areas.

Volunteering is common, with 23.7% of people helping out, well above the national figure. Similarly, 27.1% do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework weekly.

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

Homes are slightly larger than average with 2.7 people per home. There are no one-parent families in the community.

Every home in Weetah is a separate house, though they are smaller than usual, with 40.0% having three or more bedrooms. Rent is well below the national figure at $250 a week.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes. Most homes have several vehicles, with 44.0% owning three and 36.0% owning four or more.

About 31.1% of the population moved in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

Working or looking for work is much less common here than elsewhere, with only 50.8% of adults doing so. Full-time employment is also far below the national figure.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.