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Wentworth Falls
21 km²
A typical resident of Wentworth Falls is 50 years old, making the community far older than the national average. It is a highly educated area where many people work from home and a large proportion of residents have no religious affiliation. The neighbourhood is defined by large, detached houses and a significant population of seniors, creating a quiet residential character in the Blue Mountains.
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Seniors make up 29.2% of the population, which is far above the national figure of 17.2%. The community is generally older, with a typical age of 50 and a higher proportion of residents aged 65 and over than most other areas.
About 20.1% of people were born overseas, which is much higher than in similar areas, though still well below the New South Wales average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.
English is the primary language for 87.7% of residents. While 6.8% use another language at home—a figure higher than in similar areas—this is far below the state and national averages.
Nearly half of the population (49.5%) report having no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 39.4%.
This is a highly qualified community where 35.2% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national figure of 26.3%. Year 12 completion is also well above the national average at 62.1%.
Typical weekly household income is $1,528, which is a little below the national figure of $1,746. However, the area has a higher proportion of people earning $2,000 or more per week compared to most similar areas.
Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 35.2% of residents. Arthritis and mental health are the most frequently reported conditions.
Volunteering is high, with 19.2% of people participating, which is well above the national figure. There is also a notably high rate of people doing 15 or more hours of unpaid housework per week.
The First Nations community is larger than in 90% of similar areas. This group is relatively young, with a typical age of 23, and boasts a 0.0% unemployment rate.
Homes tend to be smaller in occupancy, with 2.3 people per home compared to the national 2.5. A higher than usual number of people (28.3%) live alone.
Detached houses dominate the landscape, making up 95.6% of dwellings. Home ownership is very strong, with 47% of homes owned outright, far above the national average of 31%.
Working from home is very common here at 38%, far above the national figure of 21%. While public transport stops are numerous, only 1.2% of people use them to commute.
About 34.6% of residents moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are low at 1.5%, which is far below the national figure of 14.5%.
Only 50.4% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure of 61.1%. Health care, education, and public administration are the most common industries.
The area is somewhat walkable, though it is far below the state average for access to groceries, schools, and health services. Steep terrain and a lack of nearby amenities contribute to a lower walkability score.