Wambrook

The community is significantly older than the state and national figures, with 35.4% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 14.6% of the population, which is well below the national average of 18.2%.

While 70.8% of residents were born in Australia, 16.7% were born overseas, a figure higher than most similar areas. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, Irish, and Scottish.

English is the only language used at home, with 0.0% of people using another language. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Nearly half of the population identifies as Christian, while 31.3% have no religion, which is a little below the New South Wales average of 33.2%.

No residents hold a bachelor degree or higher, though 59.5% have completed Year 12. Qualifications are most common in engineering, architecture, and the sciences.

The typical weekly family income is $1,687, which is well below the national figure of $2,120. However, 24.3% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, a rate far above the national average.

Health challenges are common here; 37.5% of people have a long-term health condition, far above the national figure of 27.7%. This includes a high rate of mental health conditions at 14.6%.

Unpaid care is very common, with 27.0% of people providing care, far above the national average of 11.9%. Conversely, only 8.1% of residents volunteer, which is among the lowest for similar areas.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.

The area consists mostly of couples, with 51.4% without children and 45.9% with children. There are no one-parent families.

Homes here are relatively spacious, with only 0.60 people per bedroom, well below the national average. Typical monthly home-loan payments are very low at $500.

The area has no public transport routes or stops, meaning residents rely entirely on private vehicles.

The population is very stable, with only 21.3% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Only 51.4% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the national average of 61.1%.

Wambrook is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk, and the terrain is quite steep.