Wagga Wagga - South

The area is noticeably younger than the national figure, with a typical age of 35 and a high proportion of children under 15. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 7.8% of the population, which is well above the state and national averages.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the proportion born overseas is far below the state and national figures. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, though overseas births have risen by 5.2 points since 2011.

English is the main language for 84.2% of people, and the share of those using another language at home is far below the state and national averages. However, this figure has risen significantly, increasing by 6.2 points since 2011.

Christianity is the most common religion at 58.1%. Those reporting no religion make up 30.4% of the community, a figure that is well below the national average but has risen by 16 points since 2011.

The area has more schools than most similar places, though the share of adults with a bachelor degree is well below the national figure. Year 12 completion is also far below state and national levels, though it has risen by 5.4 points since 2011.

Typical weekly family income is $2,020, which is about the same as the state and national figures. However, the share of households earning $3,000 or more a week is lower than most areas and well below the national average.

Mental health conditions are much more common here than in most similar areas, affecting 10.7% of residents. Long-term health conditions are also well above the state and national figures, with 32.1% of people reporting one.

A high proportion of people provide unpaid childcare, which is well above the national figure. The area also has a much higher share of former Defence Force members than most similar places.

The First Nations community is among the largest at this level. While personal income for this group is a little above the national figure, the unemployment rate of 11.7% is higher than most similar areas.

One-parent families are much more common here than in most areas, making up 17.4% of households. This is well above the state and national figures.

Detached houses are far more common here than elsewhere, and 83.9% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Rent is well below the national figure at a typical $300 per week, and monthly mortgage payments are also lower than most areas.

Cars are the main way to get to work, as public transport use is much lower than in most areas. Very few people work from home, at 6.8%, which is far below the national figure.

The area is quite mobile, with 43.2% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 32% of the population, a figure far above the state and national averages.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas, and full-time employment is well above the national figure. The most common industries are health care, social assistance, and education.

The area has a lower overall advantage score than about 70% of similar places. It also ranks lower for access to money, resources, and job skills compared to most other areas.

The area receives more annual rainfall than the New South Wales average. Average minimum temperatures are much lower than in most similar areas.

While most homes are within a short walk of a park, they are far less likely to be within walking distance of groceries or schools than the state average. The overall walkability score is lower than the state figure.