Wantagong

The population is older than most areas, with a typical age of 48, though the number of seniors over 65 is much lower than the state average. Children under 15 make up only 13.2% of the community, which is well below the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the proportion of people born overseas is far below the national average at 5.3%. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, Irish, and Scottish.

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

About 65.8% of residents identify as Christian. The proportion of people with no religion is 15.8%, which is far below the national figure.

While half of residents have completed Year 12, those with a bachelor degree or higher (14.3%) are far below the state average. Many of the qualifications held are in agriculture and the environment.

Household incomes are very high here, with 50% earning $3,000 or more a week. The typical household income of $2,416 is well above the national figure of $1,746.

Residents are in good health, with a long-term health condition rate of 23.7%, which is well below the national average. No one reported needing help with daily activities or having a mental health condition.

Volunteering is very common, with 36.5% of people helping out, a figure far above the national average. However, far fewer people care for children unpaid compared to the state average.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area, which is smaller than about 60% of similar areas.

Most homes are occupied by couples with children (66.7%), and there are no one-parent families. About 30% of people live alone, which is higher than the national figure.

Every home is a separate house, and 90% have three or more bedrooms. Ownership is high, with 45% owning their home outright, and typical rent of $150 is far below the state average.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes. About 30.4% of people work from home, and every household owns at least one motor vehicle.

The community is very stable, with only 21.4% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Employment is very strong, with 87% of people working full-time and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Most of the workforce is employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

Walkability is non-existent, with a score of 0.0 and no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.