Wallabi Point

The typical resident is 45, which is noticeably older than the national figure. However, the area has a high number of children under 15, at 21.5%, and a higher proportion of seniors compared to most similar areas.

Most of the population was born in Australia, with only 7.6% born overseas, a figure far below the New South Wales average. English, Irish, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

English is the main language used at home for 85.5% of residents. Only 4.3% of people use another language, which is far below the state and national averages.

About 39.8% of people report having no religion, which is well above the state figure. Christianity is the most common affiliation at 48.5%.

About 20.1% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is higher than most similar areas. However, the rate of people completing Year 12 is far below the national figure.

Typical weekly personal income is $845, which is higher than most similar areas. A quarter of households earn $3,000 or more per week, slightly above the national figure.

Mental health conditions are reported by 9.2% of residents, which is higher than most similar areas. Around 28.1% of people live with a long-term health condition.

Volunteering is common here, with 18.6% of people volunteering, well above the national average. This is consistent with a higher rate of people providing unpaid care compared to most areas.

First Nations people make up 3.2% of the population, with 13.3% speaking a traditional language, which is well above the state average. Typical personal income for this group is also well above the national figure.

Homes are generally larger, with 2.6 people per household. There are far fewer people living alone here compared to the state and national averages.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, and 92.9% of homes have three or more bedrooms, far above the national figure. A high 46.4% of homes are owned outright.

The area is heavily car-dependent, with every single home owning at least one motor vehicle. No one uses public transport to commute to work.

Movement into the area is steady, with 37% of people having moved house in the last five years. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Working or looking for work is less common here than in other similar areas, at 54.8%. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, which is a little below the national figure.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. While many homes are near a park, none are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.