Wyoming

Wyoming is older than most similar areas, with the typical resident aged 41 and 23.1% of the population aged 65 or over. The First Nations population is much higher than most areas, having risen to 4.7% since 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas heritage predominantly list English, Australian, Irish, or Scottish ancestry. The proportion of people born overseas is well below the New South Wales figure.

English is the main language for 85.1% of residents, and the share of people using another language at home is far below the national figure. Very few residents speak little or no English.

A large shift in belief has occurred here, with the share of people reporting no religion rising by 21 points since 2011 to reach 40.7%. This is well above the state average.

Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with 49.9% of residents completing Year 12. However, the share of adults with a bachelor degree or higher has risen to 18.4% since 2011.

Incomes are generally lower than the national figure; the typical weekly household income is $1,430, which is well below the state average. Only 15.1% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are common here, as 36.4% of people have a long-term health condition—among the highest for its level. This includes a high rate of mental health conditions and arthritis.

Local participation is mixed, with more people doing unpaid housework than the national figure, but fewer volunteers. About 12.1% of residents provide some form of unpaid care.

The First Nations community is relatively large, and its members are noticeably younger than those in the wider state. However, this group faces higher unemployment at 14.0% and lower Year 12 completion rates.

One-parent families are much more common here than in most areas. Many people live alone, representing 28.1% of all households.

Separate houses make up 77.4% of the stock, and 78.4% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Typical weekly rents are $400, which is higher than most similar areas.

While 25.3% of people work from home, very few now commute by public transport. The area is well-served by bus stops, though the drive time to the city is much longer than in most areas.

The population is relatively stable, with fewer people moving in the last five years compared to the national average. Recent arrivals from overseas are also much lower than in other areas.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas, and full-time employment is well below the state average. The main industries for workers are health care and retail.

The area has a lower overall advantage score than most similar places. Population growth has also been weak, falling 1.1% since 2021.

Wyoming experiences high rainfall, with an annual average of 1,499mm, which is far above the state figure. Temperatures are generally around the state average.

Almost everyone lives within a 15-minute walk of a park, but far fewer have easy walking access to groceries or schools. The terrain is steeper than the state average, affecting overall walkability.