Wandsworth

Wandsworth is an older community; the typical resident is 50, and 24.3% are seniors, which is well above the national figure. Children under 15 make up 15.0% of the population, a figure well below the state and national averages.

The community is predominantly Australian and English in ancestry, with very few people born overseas at 3.7%. This is far below the New South Wales average of 29.3%.

English is the only language spoken at home for 81.3% of residents. No one in the area uses another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Christianity is the main religion here at 62.6%. Those with no religion make up 27.1%, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are lower than the state and national averages, with 13.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. About 45.2% of residents completed Year 12.

Typical weekly household income is $1,625, which is a little below the national figure. While 10.5% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, this is far below the state average.

The area has a lower rate of mental health conditions at 2.8% compared to the national figure. Those needing help with daily activities sit at 3.7%, also a little below the national average.

Community spirit is high, with 21.1% of residents volunteering, well above the state average. It is also common to provide unpaid care here, and 6.3% of residents have served in the Defence Force.

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

Families tend to be larger than usual, with 2.6 people per home. Most households consist of couples, with 57.1% having children and only 3.6% being one-parent families.

Every single home in Wandsworth is a separate house. A huge 52.6% of these are owned outright, though those with mortgages face typical monthly payments of $5,581, which is far above the state average.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no one using public transport and every home owning at least one vehicle. This supports a high rate of remote work, with 45.9% of people working from home.

The population is very stable, as only 20.0% of residents have moved in the last five years, far below the national average of 40.7%.

Half of the workforce (50.8%) is employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing. Full-time employment is high at 63.9%, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%.

Wandsworth is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1. There are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk of any home.