Wivenhoe

Wivenhoe has a strong First Nations presence, with 10.2% of residents identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, well above the state figure. It is a young community where children under 15 make up 20.4% of the population, and seniors over 65 are much less common than in other areas.

The population is overwhelmingly born in Australia, with only 4.7% born overseas—a figure far below the national average. Most residents claim Australian (51.1%) or English (34.5%) ancestry.

English is the dominant language, and only 1.3% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure. Practically no residents speak little or no English.

Nearly half the community (46.4%) reports having no religion, which is well above the Australian average but slightly below the state figure.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 24.3% of residents completing Year 12. Only 6.9% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the national figure.

Incomes are very low compared to the rest of the country; the typical household earns $1,023 a week, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. Very few households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 37.9% of people living with a long-term health condition. Mental health conditions are particularly prevalent, affecting 14.5% of residents.

While 15.4% of people provide unpaid care—higher than most areas—volunteer rates are much lower than the state average at 11.2%. A slightly higher proportion of residents have served in the Defence Force compared to the rest of Australia.

First Nations people make up a significant part of the community, with a typical age of 31, which is noticeably older than the state and national figures. Typical personal income for First Nations residents is about $519 per week.

One-parent families are very common, making up 36.3% of households—a figure far above the national average. About 27.2% of people live alone, while 42% of homes house exactly two people.

The area consists almost entirely of detached houses (95.1%), and renting is much more common here than in the rest of the state. However, housing costs are low, with typical weekly rents at $243 and typical monthly mortgage payments far below the national figure.

Most people rely on cars to get to work, and almost no one commutes via public transport. While the area has a high number of bus stops relative to its population, it is a long drive to the city.

The population is very stable, with only 24% of residents having moved in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Joblessness is a major issue, with an unemployment rate of 20.0%—far above the state and national figures. Those who are working are most often employed in health care, construction, or the food and accommodation sectors.

The area is quite walkable, with 89.8% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries and 88.4% near a park. However, no homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school or health service.