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Wollondilly
2,555 km²
A higher proportion of children live in Wollondilly than in most other areas, making it a notably young community. The typical resident is 37, and family life is central here, with over 65% of households consisting of couples with children. This growth is reflected in a population that climbed 25% since 2011. It is a prosperous area where high family incomes and large detached homes are common, creating a residential character defined by spacious living and a strong focus on raising families.
Wollondilly has many young families but fewer schools per child than most areas.
A fast-growing area where schools haven't kept pace per child.
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Children under 15 make up 21.7% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%. While the typical resident is slightly younger than the national average at 37, the number of seniors has risen by 4.5 points since 2011.
The area is predominantly Australian born, with 84.2% born here. Those born overseas make up 11.1% of the population, which is far below the New South Wales figure of 29.3%.
English is the primary language for 89.6% of residents. Only 5.7% use another language at home, a figure far below the state average of 26.6%.
Christianity is the most common faith at 60%, though the number of people reporting no religion has risen by 17 points since 2011 to reach 32.2%.
Adults with a bachelor degree or higher make up 14.3% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 26.3%. Year 12 completion has risen by 7.1 points since 2011 to reach 43.5%.
The community is quite affluent, with typical family incomes at $2,350 per week, which is above the national figure. Nearly 30% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, a rise of 17 points since 2011.
About 28.3% of people have a long-term health condition, which is about the same as the national average. Those needing help with daily activities make up 4.8% of the population, slightly lower than the state figure.
Unpaid care is common here, with 30.6% of people caring for children, well above the national figure of 26.3%. However, the proportion of volunteers has fallen by 4.8 points since 2011.
First Nations people in the area are notably younger and more prosperous than those in most other areas, with a typical personal income of $737 and an unemployment rate of just 5.8%.
Homes are larger than usual, with an average of 3.0 people per dwelling. This is consistent with the fact that 65.3% of households are couples with children, while only 16.8% of people live alone.
The area is dominated by detached houses, making up 94.6% of dwellings. Most homes are large, with 88.6% having three or more bedrooms, and very few people rent compared to the state average.
Car use is essential, with 52.6% of people driving to work and only 0.4% using public transport. Most homes have multiple vehicles, and only 2.5% of households have no motor vehicle.
The area has seen steady movement, with 33.5% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are much less common here than in most other areas at 3.6%.
The local workforce is active, with 64.7% of adults working or looking for work, which is well above the national average. Unemployment is very low at 2.9%.
Wollondilly is an area of high advantage, ranking in the top 10% of all areas. It has seen significant recent growth, with the population increasing by 14.5% since 2021.
The area is much wetter than most of New South Wales, with average annual rainfall of 1,124mm. Temperatures are also slightly cooler than the state average.
The area is very safe, with recorded offences per 100,000 people being much lower than in most other areas. Theft and robbery rates are among the lowest recorded.
The community is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 3.7. Many residents live far from essential services, with only 37% within a 15-minute walk of groceries.