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Wentworth Falls
21 km²
Older residents are a defining feature of Wentworth Falls, where the typical age of 50 is far above the national figure. This is a highly educated community with a strong tendency toward home ownership and a preference for large, detached houses. The area has grown by 8.3% since 2011 and is marked by a significant shift away from religious affiliation. It is a peaceful residential pocket in the Blue Mountains with a high proportion of professionals and people working from home.
Modest local incomes, but the area's schools serve a more advantaged intake.
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The community is far older than the state and national averages, with 29.2% of people aged 65 and over, a figure that rose 6.6 points since 2011. Children under 15 make up 16.7% of the population, which is a little below the national average.
Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born residents (20.1%) than the state average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.
English is the primary language for the vast majority, with only 6.8% of people using another language at home, which is far below the national figure. Very few people speak little or no English.
Half of the population (49.5%) now report having no religion, which is far above the national average and represents a 22 point increase since 2011.
The area is highly qualified, with 35.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national average. Year 12 completion has also risen 11 points since 2011 to reach 62.1%.
Typical household income is $1,528 a week, which is a little below the national figure. However, a higher than usual 12.6% of people earn $2,000 or more per week.
Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 35.2% of residents. This includes a higher than average rate of mental health conditions at 10.3%.
Volunteering is much more common than elsewhere, with 19.2% of people volunteering. Unpaid housework is also very high, with 30.1% of residents spending 15 or more hours a week on it.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 2.2% of the population. This group has an unemployment rate of 0.0%, which is far below the national figure.
Homes tend to be smaller in size, with 2.3 people per home, and a higher than usual 28.3% of people living alone.
Housing is dominated by separate houses (95.6%), and 47% of homes are owned outright, far above the national average. Renting is much less common here, at just 17.4%.
Working from home is very popular at 38%, which is far above the national figure. While most residents have a car, very few (1.2%) use public transport to commute.
The community is relatively stable, with a lower proportion of people (34.6%) having moved in the last five years compared to the rest of the country. Recent overseas arrivals are among the lowest in the region.
Fewer adults here are working or looking for work (50.4%) compared to the state average. Full-time employment is also well below the national figure at 48.5%.
The area ranks higher than about 70% of similar areas for overall advantage and access to resources. Residents generally have high levels of education and job skills.
The local climate is much cooler and wetter than the state average, with an average annual rainfall of 1,565mm and a typical maximum temperature of 20.5 degrees.
While 90.3% of homes are within a short walk of public transport, other amenities like groceries and health services are far less accessible on foot than in the rest of the state.