Wamban

Wamban is much older than the national figure, with a typical age of 51 and 25.8% of residents aged 65 and over. It has very few children, with those under 15 making up only 15.0% of the population, which is well below the New South Wales average.

The community is predominantly Australian-born, with only 7.5% born overseas, a figure far below the state and national averages. Most residents claim Australian or English ancestry, each at 38.3%.

English is the main language for 80.8% of the population. Only 4.2% of people use another language at home, which is far below the New South Wales figure of 26.6%.

A large number of residents identify as having no religion at 46.7%, which is far above the state average. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 35.0%.

About 46.5% of residents finished Year 12, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%. Those with a bachelor degree or higher make up 13.7% of the population, also far below the state average.

Incomes are generally lower than in other areas, with a typical household earning $1,291 a week, well below the national figure of $1,746. No households in the area earn $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 33.3% of people. Mental health conditions are particularly high at 13.3%, well above the national average of 8.8%.

Residents are highly active in their community, with 24.5% volunteering, a figure far above the national average. Many also spend significant time on unpaid housework, with 30.4% doing 15 or more hours a week.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area. For the very few First Nations residents, the typical personal income of $1,375 is far above the national figure.

Family sizes are typical for the region, with an average of 2.5 people per home. About 43% of households are couples with children, and another 43% are couples without children.

Home ownership is high, with 47.5% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure. Most people live in separate houses, and the typical monthly mortgage payment of $1,094 is far below the state average.

The area is entirely reliant on cars, as 71.2% of workers drive to work and no one uses public transport. Every single home in Wamban owns at least one motor vehicle.

The population is relatively stable, with only 27.1% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

While the unemployment rate is 0.0%, full-time employment is far below the national average at 47.5%. The most common industries for workers are retail trade and health care.

Wamban is completely car-dependent, with no shops, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk. The terrain is also steeper than average, with a mean slope of 12.0%.