Wambool

The area has a much higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people than most similar areas, at 7.9%. While the typical age is 45, the community is notably older than the New South Wales and Australian averages.

Everyone in the community was born in Australia, which is far below the national and state figures for overseas-born residents. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, Irish, and Scottish.

English is the only language used at home here. This means the proportion of people using another language is far below the New South Wales and national figures.

Most residents identify as Christian, while 34.2% of the community report having no religion. This figure is well below the national average.

About 20.5% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is more common here than in similar areas, though still well below the state and national averages.

Wambool is a high-earning area, with a typical household weekly income of $2,812, which is far above the national figure. Typical personal weekly incomes are also well above the state and national averages at $1,025.

Long-term health conditions are far less common here than in the rest of the country, though mental health conditions are well above the national average.

Defence Force veterans are much more common here than in most similar areas, with 10% of residents having served. However, volunteering rates are well below the national average.

The First Nations population is small, but these residents are far older and earn far more than the New South Wales and national figures.

Homes are slightly larger than the national average with 2.7 people per dwelling, and there are no one-parent families in the area.

Housing is relatively affordable, with typical weekly rents of $250 and typical monthly loan payments of $1,250, both of which are well below state and national figures.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops and no one working from home. It takes about 185 minutes to drive to the city.

The community is very stable, with only 23.7% of people having moved in the last five years, a figure far below the national average.

Unemployment is non-existent here, and most adults are working or looking for work. Common industries for residents include accommodation and food, as well as real estate.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0, as there are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.