West Ridgley

First Nations people make up 9.7% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 3.2%. The community is older than most, with a typical age of 48 and a high number of people in de facto relationships.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a much lower proportion of overseas-born people compared to the rest of the country. English is the dominant ancestry, followed by Australian and Irish heritage.

English is the only language spoken at home, which is far below the national average for linguistic diversity. There are no residents who speak little or no English.

About 41.1% of the community reports having no religion, a figure slightly above the national average. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation at 44.4%.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 7.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many residents finished school at Year 10, and only 22.2% completed Year 12, which is far below the state and national figures.

Typical family and household incomes are well below the national average, and personal incomes are also lower. Very few people earn $2,000 or more per week.

A higher number of people here need help with daily activities compared to most areas. Long-term health conditions are also more common than the national average, particularly arthritis and mental health issues.

Unpaid care is very common here, with 21% of people providing care, which is among the highest rates for similar areas. However, volunteering rates are well below the state average.

There are 12 First Nations people in the area, who are far older than the state average with a typical age of 46. Their personal and household incomes are slightly below the national figure.

Homes tend to be larger than usual, with an average of 2.7 people per household. Most families consist of couples with children or couples without children.

Every single home in the area is a separate house, and 61% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Most homes are large, with 95.1% having three or more bedrooms.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as every home has at least one vehicle and there are no public transport stops. Interestingly, 26% of workers work from home, which is far above the state average.

The community is very stable, with only 22.1% of people moving into the area in the last five years, a rate far below both the state and national figures.

While the unemployment rate is 0.0%, the proportion of adults working or looking for work is much lower than in most areas. Those who are employed are more likely to work full-time than the state average, often in trades, agriculture, or healthcare.

West Ridgley is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk for any resident.