Warooka

The typical resident is 52, which is far older than the national figure. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 7.7% of the community, a figure that rose 6.4 points since 2011 and is well above the state average.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those from overseas make up 10.8% of the population. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, accounting for 48.5% and 45.4% respectively.

English is the only language used at home by 93.8% of residents. No one in the area speaks little or no English, and the proportion of people using another language at home fell to 0.0% since 2011.

A majority of residents (53.6%) report having no religion, which is far above the national figure. This represents a significant shift, with the number of people with no religion rising 29 points since 2011.

The area has a very low rate of higher education, with no residents holding a bachelor degree or higher. Most adults hold a Certificate III or IV, and 29.6% have completed Year 12, which is far below the state average.

Incomes are much lower than most areas, with the typical household earning $880 a week. Very few people earn high wages; only 1.9% of residents earn $2,000 or more per week.

Health needs are higher here than in most areas, with 10.3% of people needing help with daily activities. Long-term health conditions affect 35.6% of residents, most commonly arthritis and diabetes.

Unpaid care is common, with 16.3% of people providing help to others. About 30% of the community spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework, a rate well above the national average.

Homes are smaller than usual, with an average of 2.1 people per dwelling. Single-person households are common at 37.8%, though there is also a high rate of one-parent families at 27.6%.

Most people live in separate houses, and 45.6% own their home outright. Rent is much lower than the national figure, with a typical weekly rent of $180.

The area is almost entirely dependent on cars, with 73.3% of workers driving to get to work. No residents use public transport to commute, and no one works from home.

The community is relatively stable, as only 25.7% of people moved in the last five years. There were no recent arrivals from overseas.

The local job market is struggling, with an unemployment rate of 15.9%, which is far above the state average. Common industries for those working include agriculture, retail, and construction.

Daily needs are very accessible, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries and parks. However, there are no health services within a 15-minute walk.