Wheeny Creek

The typical resident is 45, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 38. While the area has far fewer children and seniors than most similar places, there is a much higher rate of people in de facto relationships at 18.2%.

People born overseas make up only 5.4% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are English and Australian.

English is the only language used at home, and there are no residents who speak little or no English, putting the area far below the state and national averages for language diversity.

About 39.2% of residents have no religion, which is well above the New South Wales figure of 33.2%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 33.8%.

Education levels are far below the national average, with only 12.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 32.8% having completed Year 12.

Incomes are a standout feature here; the typical personal weekly income is $1,031, which is well above the national figure of $805. About 17.2% of people earn over $2,000 a week, a rate much higher than most areas.

The community is healthier than most, with a much lower rate of long-term health conditions (20.3%) and no one needing help with daily activities or reporting a mental health condition.

Volunteering is common, with 21.9% of people helping out, which is well above the national average of 14.1%. About 28.1% of residents also provide unpaid care for children.

There are three First Nations people in the area. Their typical personal income of $574 is about the same as the national figure, but their typical age of 36 is far older than the national average of 24.

Homes here are slightly larger than usual, with 2.7 people per home. Most are family homes, with 79.5% being couples with children.

Every single home in the area is a separate house. No one is renting, and a majority (57.1%) have a mortgage, with typical monthly payments of $1,867.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes. This is reflected in the fact that 100% of residents use a car to get to work and the drive time to the city is among the highest in the region.

The population is very stable, with only 14.5% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is much higher than average at 63.3%, and there is no unemployment. Many residents work in construction and health care, with 30% in managerial roles.

Walking is difficult due to the steep terrain and a total lack of local shops, schools, or health services. The walkability score is very low, meaning residents must drive for almost all their needs.