East Wagga Wagga

The area has a much higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people than most similar areas. It is also older than the national average, with fewer children and seniors than typical for its level.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a far lower proportion of overseas-born people than the state. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 90.6% of the community, which is far above the national figure. Only 2.3% of people use another language at home.

Christianity is the main religion here at 62.9%. The proportion of people with no religion is well below the state and national figures.

Educational qualifications are lower than most areas, with far fewer residents holding a bachelor degree or having completed Year 12 compared to the state.

Typical weekly household income is $1,452, which is well below the national figure. Only 12.8% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, a rate lower than most areas.

Health challenges are much more common here than in similar areas, with a high rate of long-term health conditions and mental health conditions.

More people provide unpaid care here than in most other areas, and there is a much higher rate of former Defence Force members. However, volunteer rates are well below the national figure.

The First Nations community is small but earns significantly more than the state and national averages, with a typical personal income of $1,062.

The area has a very high rate of one-parent families and people living alone. Households are slightly smaller than the national average, with 2.3 people per home.

Separate houses make up 90.7% of dwellings, far above the state average. Renting is much more common here than in most areas, though typical weekly rents are well below the national figure.

Every home has at least one motor vehicle, and no one commutes by public transport despite there being many stops. Only 7.9% of people work from home, which is far below the national figure.

The area has seen a high number of recent arrivals from overseas, with 21.7% of the population arriving from abroad, which is well above the national average.

Full-time employment is well above the national average at 66.3%, though the unemployment rate is also among the highest at 9.3%. Work is spread evenly across agriculture, retail, and public administration.

While most homes are within a short walk of groceries, the area is generally less walkable than the state average for health services, schools, and parks.