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Wingecarribee
2,689 km²
Car travel is the primary way of getting around Wingecarribee, where most people live in large, detached family homes. This is a far older community than the national average, with the typical resident aged 48 and a high proportion of retirees. It is an affluent area with high home ownership and a well-qualified workforce, making it a standout for overall advantage in the region. The population has grown by 19% since 2011, reflecting its appeal as a place for established adults and families.
Wingecarribee's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.
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The area is significantly older than most, with 27.9% of people aged 65 and over, a figure far above the national average. Children under 15 make up 16.7% of the population, which has fallen slightly since 2011.
Most residents were born in Australia, though the proportion of overseas-born people has risen to 18.0% since 2011. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Irish and Scottish.
English is the main language for 88.0% of the community, and only 0.6% of people speak little or no English, which is well below the New South Wales figure.
Over half of residents identify as Christian, while those with no religion make up 36.9%. The number of people reporting no religion has risen by 18 points since 2011.
This is a highly qualified community where 25.5% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher. The proportion of people who finished Year 12 has risen by 11 points since 2011 to reach 54.9%.
The area is wealthier than most, with a typical family income of $2,096 a week. Households earning $3,000 or more per week have increased by 15 points since 2011 to reach 22.3%.
Long-term health conditions are more common here than in the rest of the state, affecting 32.5% of people. Arthritis is the most reported condition at 12.3%.
Unpaid housework is very common, with 26.7% of people doing 15 or more hours a week, a figure well above the national average. Volunteers make up 18.0% of the population.
First Nations residents have a much lower unemployment rate (5.5%) and higher household incomes ($1,836) than those in other similar areas.
Most homes are occupied by couples, with 52.7% having children and 34.4% without. People living alone make up 26.2% of households.
Housing is dominated by detached houses (90.4%), and many are large, with 83.9% having three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is very high, with 44.6% of homes owned outright.
The area is very car-dependent, with 90.4% of homes owning a vehicle and only 0.6% of people commuting by public transport. However, 23.3% of the workforce now works from home.
The community is quite mobile, with 40.7% of people having moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 8.1% of the population.
The unemployment rate is very low at 3.0%, though full-time employment is slightly lower than the national figure. The most common industries are health care, construction, and education.
Wingecarribee ranks in the top 10% of areas for overall advantage, with a high score for access to money and resources.
The local climate is cooler and wetter than the state average, with annual rainfall of 983mm and a typical maximum temperature of 19.6 degrees.
The area is very safe, with recorded offences and burglary rates among the lowest at this level. The overall crime rate fell by nearly 20% over the last five years.
Most residents are car-reliant, as only 38.1% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of basic amenities. This walkability score of 4.0 is well below the state average.