Wang Wauk

The community is notably older than the national figure, with a typical resident aged 52 and 32.7% of people aged 65 or over. However, children under 15 also make up a much higher share of the population than usual at 22.4%.

Most residents were born in Australia (87.8%), and those born overseas make up 13.3% of the population, which is far below the New South Wales figure.

English is the main language for 98% of the community. While a higher share of people use another language at home compared to similar areas, this is still far below the state average.

Over half the population (56.1%) identifies as Christian. Those with no religion make up 33.7%, which is about the same as the New South Wales average.

Schooling levels are far below the national figure, with only 39% of residents completing Year 12. Only 15.6% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical incomes are much lower than the national figure, with a typical weekly household earning $1,208. No households in the area earn $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are far more common here than in the rest of the state, affecting 42.9% of people. Arthritis and mental health are the most reported conditions.

Volunteering is very common, with 27.8% of people helping out, far above the national figure. There is also a strong history of service, as 9.5% of residents served in the Defence Force.

First Nations people make up 9.2% of the population, well above the state average. This group is far younger than the rest of the community, with a typical age of just 9 years.

Family structures are diverse, with 44.7% being couples with children and 28.2% of people living alone. On average, there are 2.5 people per home.

Housing is almost exclusively detached houses, with 71.8% owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Renting is very uncommon, affecting only 10.3% of households.

The area is entirely car-dependent, as every single home has at least one motor vehicle. While there are a few bus stops, no one uses public transport to get to work.

The community has seen significant movement recently, with 51.6% of people moving house in the last five years, far above the national average.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to the state, and the unemployment rate is a little above the national figure at 7.0%. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is strictly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1. Almost no homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school, health service, or grocery store.