Wangi Wangi - Rathmines

The area is far older than the rest of Australia, with 26.4% of people aged 65 and over, a figure that rose 7.0 points since 2011. First Nations people make up 5.1% of the population, which is much higher than in most areas.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born (84.8%), and only 10.9% of residents were born overseas, which is far below the state and national figures.

English is the primary language for 92.3% of the population. Only 3.5% of people use another language at home, far below the New South Wales average of 26.6%.

People with no religion make up 43.3% of the community, a figure that rose 22 points since 2011 and is well above the national figure.

About 44% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the state average. Those with a degree or higher make up 18.1% of adults, a figure that has risen since 2011.

Typical weekly household income is $1,553, which is a little below the national figure. However, the number of households earning $3,000 or more per week rose nearly 10 points since 2011.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 36.3% of residents. Arthritis is the most reported condition at 13.7%.

Unpaid care is common, with 14% of people providing unpaid care—much higher than most areas. There is also a higher-than-usual number of people who served in the Defence Force.

First Nations residents have a household income of $2,065, which is well above the state and national figures. The unemployment rate for this group is 7.9%, which is lower than in most areas.

Families with children make up 48.9% of households. The number of people living alone is well below the national figure, at 21.6%.

Most people live in detached houses (93.3%), and 44% of these are owned outright, far above the national average. Homes are generally large, with 83.3% having three or more bedrooms.

The area is highly car-dependent, with 97.6% of homes owning a motor vehicle. Only 0.3% of people use public transport to commute, despite 96.4% of homes being within 10 minutes of a stop.

The community is relatively stable, with 32.4% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. Recent arrivals from overseas are also much lower than in most areas.

About 54.1% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the national figure. The most common industries are health care and construction.

The area has a moderate level of overall advantage, ranking in the middle compared to other areas. Its access to money and resources is higher than about 70% of similar areas.

Annual rainfall is far above the state average at 1,206mm. Minimum temperatures are also well above the state figure, averaging 12.7 degrees.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 4.0. While public transport is close by, most homes are far from groceries, health services, and schools.