Wantabadgery

The population is far older than the national figure, with 23.5% of residents aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 14.2%, which is well below the New South Wales average of 18.2%.

The community is predominantly Australian-born, with only 3.8% born overseas, a figure far below the national average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the only language used at home in Wantabadgery, meaning 0.0% of people use another language, which is far below the New South Wales figure of 26.6%.

Religious affiliation is high here, with 72.1% identifying as Christian. The proportion of people with no religion is 19.1%, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is around the middle for similar areas, though the 16.8% of adults with a bachelor degree is well below the national average. Many residents hold a Certificate III or IV, with a strong focus on agriculture and environment qualifications.

Typical personal income is $812 a week, which is about the same as the national figure. However, households earning $3,000 or more per week are far less common here than in the rest of the state.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 36.1% of residents. Arthritis and asthma are the most frequently reported conditions.

Volunteering is very common, with 23.9% of people volunteering—far above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid care is also more frequent than in most similar areas.

First Nations residents are noticeably older than those in the rest of the state, with a typical age of 28. Their personal and household incomes are far above the state and national averages.

Family life is varied, with 51% of households consisting of couples with children. About 23.9% of residents live alone, which is about the same as the state average.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, and 53.5% of homes are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%. Most homes are large, with 80.3% having three or more bedrooms.

Every home in the area has at least one motor vehicle, and 28% of the workforce works from home, which is well above the national average. There are no public transport stops or routes in the area.

The area has seen very little movement, with only 21.1% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Employment is high, with 72% of people working full-time, far above the national figure of 58.9%. Nearly half the workforce is employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

Wantabadgery is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.2. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.