Wandella

The area is far older than the national figure, with 35.5% of residents aged 65 or over. Children under 15 make up only 7.8% of the population, which is far below the New South Wales average of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 14.2% were born overseas, which is higher than in most similar areas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, making up nearly 80% of the community.

English is the primary language for 91.5% of the community. While 6.4% use another language at home—a figure higher than most similar areas—no one in the community speaks little or no English.

A majority of residents do not identify with a religion, at 53.9%, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 34.8%.

Education levels are lower than the state average, with only 33.3% of residents completing Year 12. About 13.7% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the New South Wales figure of 27.8%.

Typical incomes are much lower than in most areas, with the usual weekly household income sitting at $1,104. No households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the state and national figures.

Long-term health conditions are common, affecting 40.4% of the population—far above the national figure of 27.7%. Mental health conditions are also more frequent here than in most areas, affecting 12.8% of residents.

Volunteerism is higher than the national average at 21.8%, and 8.9% of residents served in the Defence Force, which is well above the state figure. Many residents spend significant time on housework, with 32.3% doing 15 or more hours a week.

First Nations residents are few in number, but their typical personal income of $949 is far above the national figure of $540. The typical age for this group is 45, which is far older than the national average of 24.

Most households are couples without children (62.7%), and the typical home is smaller than usual with 2.2 people per dwelling. Only 4.5% of families are single-parent households, which is much lower than in most areas.

Home ownership is very high, with 68.3% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%. The vast majority of residents live in separate houses, and typical weekly rent is well below the national figure at $260.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. Every single home has at least one motor vehicle, and 43.3% have two.

The population is very stable, with only 17.4% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%. No new arrivals from overseas were recorded.

Working life is less common here than elsewhere, with only 54% of adults working or looking for work. The most common industries are agriculture, forestry and fishing, and health care, both accounting for 23.9% of jobs.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or a school.