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Wagait Beach - Mandorah
5 km²
A car-dependent residential pocket, Wagait Beach - Mandorah (L) is a quiet area that has seen its population double since 2011. It is a notably older community, with a typical resident aged 52 and a high proportion of seniors. This shift toward an older demographic is mirrored in the housing, where most people now own their homes outright or with a mortgage. The area is largely defined by separate houses and a lifestyle far removed from urban hubs.
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The typical resident is 52, which is far older than the national figure of 38. While the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is higher than most similar areas at 8.1%, this is a significant drop from 94.2% in 2011.
People born overseas make up 17.8% of the community, a figure that has risen since 2011. The most common ancestries are Australian and English, followed by Irish and Scottish.
English is the main language for 83.9% of residents, and those who speak little or no English have fallen to 0.0%. The proportion of people using another language at home has dropped sharply since 2011.
Nearly half of the residents (49.1%) report having no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%. This is a large increase from 2011, when only 4.9% identified this way.
The area is more qualified than most similar spots, with 22.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Those who completed Year 12 have also risen to 42.5% since 2011.
Typical weekly personal income is $826, about the same as the national figure. Higher earners are well represented, with 15.2% of people earning $2,000 or more per week.
About 28.7% of people have a long-term health condition, which is slightly above the national figure. Those needing help with daily activities make up 5.9% of the population.
Volunteering is very common here, with 23.8% of people volunteering, well above the national figure of 14.1%. About 11.9% of residents provide unpaid care.
Homes tend to be smaller, with 2.1 people per household, which is lower than the national figure. About 29.7% of people live alone, and nearly half of all households are couples without children.
The area is dominated by separate houses, making up 97.7% of dwellings. Renting is much less common than in the rest of the state, with only 13.1% of households renting.
Most homes have at least one vehicle, and 4.1% have none. While car use is primary, 8.6% of people work from home, which is well above the Territory average.
The community is relatively stable, as only 27.2% of people moved in the last five years, which is far below the national figure. There were no recent arrivals from overseas.
More than half of adults (54.7%) are working or looking for work. Full-time employment stands at 59.1%, with many residents working in public administration and safety.
The area is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 1.4. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school or health service, and only 27% are within walking distance of groceries.