Wallendbeen

The community is significantly older than the national figure, with a typical age of 54 and a high proportion of seniors. There is also a notable First Nations presence, with 5.7% of residents identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 86.3% born here and only 5.7% born overseas. This is far below the New South Wales figure of 29.3%. Most residents claim Australian, English, Scottish, or Irish ancestry.

English is the primary language for 89% of the community. Only 3.7% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Religious affiliation is high here, with 69.6% of people identifying as Christian. The proportion of people with no religion is 21.7%, which is far below both the state and national figures.

Education levels are lower than the state average, with 16.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. About 45.4% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the New South Wales figure of 58.9%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,416, which is well below the state average. However, 19.1% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, a rate that is higher than most similar areas.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than elsewhere, affecting 33.8% of people. Arthritis and asthma are the most reported conditions, though only 4.3% of residents need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is a standout feature of the area, with 27.7% of people volunteering—far above the national figure of 14.1%. This high level of engagement contrasts with lower rates of unpaid childcare and housework.

The First Nations community is larger than in about 68% of similar areas. The typical age for First Nations residents is 38, which is far older than the state average of 23.

Homes tend to be smaller than average, with 2.3 people per household. Family structures are varied, with couples without children making up 40.6% of households and one-parent families at a low 8.5%.

Every home in Wallendbeen is a separate house, and 59.1% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. This contributes to very low typical rents of $200 per week and modest mortgage payments.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with every home owning at least one vehicle and 0% of people commuting by public transport. While there are 8 bus routes, the walk to the nearest stop can take 52 minutes.

The population is very stable, with only 23.3% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing is the dominant industry, employing 39.6% of the workforce. The unemployment rate is low at 2.1%, which is a little below the national average.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score of 2.1. There are no schools or health services within a 15-minute walk, and only 34.1% of homes have a walkable neighborhood.