Wentworth

The typical resident is 43, making the area noticeably older than the national figure. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 20.8% of the population, a figure that rose 4.6 points since 2011.

People born overseas make up only 6.2% of the community, which is far below the national average of 27.7%. Most residents claim Australian or English ancestry.

English is the primary language for 83.9% of the population. Only 3.9% of people use another language at home, a figure far below the New South Wales average.

About 41.4% of residents report having no religion, which is a little above the national figure. This is a significant increase, rising 17 points since 2011.

Schooling levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 34.3% of residents completing Year 12. Only 11.1% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,392, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. However, there has been a rise in wealth since 2011, with the typical family income increasing by $670 per week.

About 29.2% of people have a long-term health condition, which is a little above the national average. Arthritis and asthma are the most common reported conditions.

Unpaid care is common here, with 13.6% of people providing unpaid care, a figure much higher than most areas. Volunteering has fallen 7 points since 2011 to 16.0%.

First Nations residents are noticeably older than those in the state, with a typical age of 28. Unemployment is much higher than the national average at 19.5%, and personal income is well below the national figure.

Homes tend to be larger, with 2.5 people per home. More than half of households are couples with children, and only 24.8% of people live alone.

Separate houses are very common, making up 92.2% of all homes. Renting is far less common here than nationally, and typical weekly rent is much lower at $200.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with 66.1% of people driving to work. Only 0.8% of residents use public transport to commute.

Movement into the area is lower than most places, with 31.4% of people moving in the last five years. Interestingly, recent arrivals from overseas rose 8 points since 2011 to 16.6%.

Full-time employment is higher than the national average at 62.8%. Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the main industries, followed by healthcare and social assistance.

The area has an overall advantage score of 5, placing it around the middle for similar areas. Population growth since 2021 has been 6.6%, which is higher than most areas.

The region is very dry, with annual rainfall of 292mm, which is far below the New South Wales average. Maximum temperatures are also slightly higher than the state average.

Recorded offences are much higher than in most areas, particularly for assault and property damage. However, the crime rate fell 17.5% over the last five years.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 3.5, far below the state average. Only 37.8% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries.