Wallacia

The community is slightly younger than the state average, with the typical resident aged 38. Families are common here, as the proportion of children under 15 is higher than in most similar areas.

Wallacia is far less diverse than the state and nation, with 81.9% of people born in Australia. English, Irish, and Scottish are the most common ancestries after Australian.

While English is the main language for 84.9% of residents, the proportion of people using another language at home is much higher than in most similar areas, despite being far below the state average.

Residents are more likely to hold a religious affiliation compared to the national trend; 64.2% identify as Christian and the share of people with no religion is far below the Australian figure.

Educational attainment is lower than most areas, with far fewer adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and a much lower rate of Year 12 completion compared to the state.

Typical weekly household and family incomes are much higher than in most similar areas and sit slightly above the national figures. This is reflected in the 27.3% of households earning over $3,000 a week.

Health profiles are typical for the region, with the rates of long-term health conditions and people needing daily help being about the same as the New South Wales averages.

Housework is a prominent feature here, with a well-above-average share of people doing 15 or more hours of unpaid work weekly. However, volunteering rates are much lower than in most similar areas.

First Nations people make up 3.9% of the population. This group has an unemployment rate of 0.0% and typical personal incomes that are well above the state and national figures.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per home. This is consistent with the high proportion of couples with children, who make up 61.5% of all households.

Detached houses are very common, making up 85.3% of dwellings. While 36.9% of homes are owned outright, typical monthly mortgage payments are much higher than in most similar areas.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with 44.3% of people driving to work. Working from home is also common, at 27.8%, which is well above the national figure.

The population is relatively stable, with far fewer people moving in the last five years compared to the state or national averages. Recent overseas arrivals are also far below the state figure.

Construction is the most common industry at 20.0%. While more adults are working or looking for work than in most similar areas, full-time employment is well below the state and national rates.

Wallacia is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Most residents live far from groceries and health services, though many are within a 15-minute walk of a park.