Wards River

Seniors make up 29.8% of the community, which is far above the national figure of 17.2%. This aged profile helps explain why children under 15 are much less common here than in most other areas.

The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 3.9% of people born overseas, a figure far below the New South Wales average of 29.3%.

English is the primary language for 91.0% of residents, and the proportion of people using another language at home is far below the national figure.

Christianity is the most common faith at 48.3%, while 36.0% of residents report no religion, which is a little below the national figure.

Education levels are much lower than the state average, with only 8.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 25.0% completing Year 12.

Typical incomes are among the lowest in the region, with the typical household earning $783 a week, far below the national figure of $1,746.

Health challenges are common here, as 41.6% of people have a long-term health condition and 12.4% need help with daily activities, both of which are among the highest rates for similar areas.

While few people care for children, 31.3% of residents do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework a week, which is far above the national figure.

First Nations people make up 10.1% of the population, well above the national average, though their typical personal income of $424 is much lower than in most other areas.

Living alone is very common, with 41.9% of people in single-person households, far above the state average of 25.0%.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 51.4% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure of 31.0%.

The community is highly reliant on cars, as 0% of people commute via public transport, despite having a high number of bus stops per 1,000 people.

The population has seen some movement, with 38.2% of residents having moved within the last five years.

Joblessness is a significant issue, with an unemployment rate of 15.2%, which is far above the national figure of 5.1%.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent with a very low walkability score, as there are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.