Wallaga Lake

The area is exceptionally old, with a typical age of 62 and a high proportion of seniors. Children under 15 make up only 10.2% of the population, which is well below the national figure.

While most residents were born in Australia, 18.6% were born overseas, which is much higher than in similar areas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the dominant language, with 93.5% of people using it at home. Only 2.6% of the population uses another language, far below the New South Wales average.

A majority of the community does not follow a faith, with 56.6% reporting no religion. This is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

About 22.5% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is higher than in similar areas. However, only 48.6% of residents completed Year 12, far below the state average.

Typical incomes are much lower than most areas, with the usual household earning $915 a week. Only 8.3% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, far below the national figure.

Long-term health conditions are common here, affecting 35.4% of people, which is well above the national average. Arthritis and asthma are the most frequent conditions reported.

The community is highly active in volunteering, with 30.9% of people volunteering—far above the national figure. There is also a high rate of people doing 15 or more hours of unpaid housework.

There are 9 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. The typical age for First Nations residents is 21, which is noticeably younger than the national figure of 24.

Many people live alone, accounting for 33.9% of households, which is well above the state average. Consequently, the typical home is small, with only 2.0 people per dwelling.

Home ownership is very high, with 69% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure. Most are separate houses, though fewer homes have three or more bedrooms compared to other areas.

The area is heavily car-dependent, as 0% of people commute by public transport. Most homes have one or two vehicles, and very few people work from home.

The population is quite mobile, with 39.8% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 8.3% of the community.

Working age residents are fewer here, with only 38.3% of adults working or looking for work, far below the national figure. Common industries include accommodation, food, and construction.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or a school.