Wagga Wagga

The area has a higher than usual proportion of seniors, with 22.0% aged 65 and over, which is well above the national figure of 17.2%. Conversely, children under 15 make up only 12.3% of the population, a figure well below the Australian average.

About 16.4% of residents were born overseas, which is higher than in most similar areas, though far below the New South Wales average of 29.3%. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, and Irish.

Language diversity is higher than in most similar areas, with 13.5% of people using a language other than English at home. However, this is still well below the national figure of 22.3%.

More than half of the community identifies as Christian (52.2%). Those with no religion make up 32.0%, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

The community is well-qualified, with 25.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, a standing much higher than most similar areas. Many residents have studied health, management, or commerce.

Typical household income is $1,355 per week, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. However, typical personal income is $819, which is about the same as the national average.

Health challenges are more common here than in most similar areas, with 34.0% of people living with a long-term health condition. This is well above the national figure of 27.7%.

Volunteering is more common here than across the state, with 16.8% of people helping out. There is also a higher rate of Defence Force veterans, at 4.0%, compared to the national 2.8%.

First Nations residents are noticeably older than those in the rest of the state, with a typical age of 28. Household income for this group is $1,187, which is well below the national figure.

Single-person households are very common, making up 45.8% of the area, which is far above the national average of 25.6%. This helps explain why the typical home only holds 1.9 people.

Renting is very common, with 50.5% of households renting, far above the national figure of 30.6%. Small homes are the norm, as only 50.8% of dwellings have three or more bedrooms.

The area is well-served by public transport, with a high number of stops and a very short walk to the nearest one. However, 13.6% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is well above the national average.

The population is highly mobile, with 51.4% of people moving in the last five years. This is far above the national figure of 40.7%, and 38.1% are recent arrivals from overseas.

Employment rates are strong, with 63.3% of people working full-time, which is well above the national average. Many residents work in health care and social assistance.

The area is very walkable, with 97.6% of homes within a 15-minute walk of basic amenities. This is far above the New South Wales average of 71.9%.