Warraderry

Warraderry is far older than most areas, with a typical resident aged 48 and nearly 30% of the population aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 13.5%, which is well below the national figure.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 87.6% born here and only 7.9% born overseas, which is far below the state average.

English is the only language used at home by 95.5% of residents, and there are no residents who speak little or no English.

Religion plays a significant role here, as 67.4% of people identify as Christian. The proportion of people with no religion is far below the national figure.

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

Incomes are much lower than the national figure, with a typical household earning $1,350 a week and no one earning $2,000 or more weekly.

The area has a very low rate of mental health conditions (4.5%) and no one reported needing help with daily activities.

Volunteering is high at 20.8%, well above the national figure. Many residents also spend a lot of time on unpaid housework, with 31.2% doing 15 or more hours a week.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.

Half of the households are couples with children, and very few people live alone compared to the rest of the state.

Every home in Warraderry is a separate house, and nearly half are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Typical weekly rent is very low at $185.

Cars are essential here, as every single home has at least one vehicle. Public transport is non-existent, meaning 0% of people use it to commute.

The population is very stable, with only 14.6% of people moving into the area in the last five years, far below the national average.

Most people work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing. While full-time employment is lower than the state average, there is no unemployment in the area.

Warraderry is entirely car-dependent, with no shops, schools, or parks within a 15-minute walk.