Warilla

The community is noticeably older than the national figure, with a typical resident aged 45 and nearly a quarter of the population aged 65 or over. There is also a significant First Nations presence, with 8.5% of residents identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is well above the state average.

Most people here were born in Australia, though the 16.3% born overseas is higher than in similar areas. The most common ancestries are Australian and English.

English is the main language for 83.4% of residents. While 7.9% use another language at home—which is higher than in similar areas—this is still far below the New South Wales average.

About half of the population identifies as Christian, while 37.6% of residents have no religion, a figure that is well above the state average.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 7.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%, and only 29% of residents completed Year 12.

Typical incomes are far below the state and national figures, with the typical household earning $987 a week. Only 8.4% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is much lower than the state average.

Health challenges are common here; 38.5% of people have a long-term health condition, which is far above the national average. This is reflected in the 10.6% of residents who need help with daily activities, one of the highest rates for its level.

Volunteer rates are among the lowest for similar areas at 8.2%. However, 13.2% of people provide unpaid care, which is a little above the national average.

The area has a large First Nations population of 527 people. This group is noticeably younger than others in the state, with a typical age of 18, and they experience lower typical incomes and Year 12 completion rates.

Living arrangements are distinctive, with 34.2% of people living alone and 28.2% of households being one-parent families, both of which are far above the national figures.

Renters make up a much higher share of the community than usual at 40.4%. While 70.9% of homes are separate houses, typical weekly rents are $300, which is well below the state average.

Public transport access is very strong, with 33 stops and a typical 2-minute walk to the nearest one. However, 12.1% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is well above the national average.

The population is relatively stable, as the 29.1% of people who moved in the last five years is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Far fewer adults are working or looking for work here compared to the rest of the state. The unemployment rate is 7.4%, which is a little above the national average, with many residents working in health care, retail, or construction.

Warilla is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park. Most residents (83.6%) also live within a short walk of health services, far exceeding the state average.