Wildes Meadow

This is an older community where the typical resident is 57, far older than the national figure of 38. Children under 15 make up only 12.4% of the population, which is much lower than most areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas ancestry are predominantly English, Scottish or Irish. Only 12% of the population was born overseas, far below the state and national figures.

English is the primary language here, with 96% of people using it at home. Only 1.2% use another language, which is far below the New South Wales figure of 26.6%.

Over half the community identifies as Christian, while 36.5% of residents report having no religion. This proportion is slightly lower than the national figure.

Residents are highly qualified, with 35.1% holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national average. Two thirds of adults have completed Year 12, which is also much higher than most areas.

Household incomes are high, with a typical weekly family income of $2,615. About 20.3% of people earn $2,000 or more per week, a figure well above the national average.

While only 3.6% of people need help with daily activities, 34.9% live with a long-term health condition. This is well above the national figure of 27.7%.

Volunteering is very common here, with 24.3% of people volunteering, far above the national rate. There is also a high number of former Defence Force members compared to most areas.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area, which is smaller than about 60% of similar areas.

Families without children are the most common household type at 52.1%. Very few people live alone here, at 15.5%, which is far below the national figure.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, and 55.7% of homes are owned outright, far above the national figure. Typical monthly mortgage payments are $2,383, which is well above the national average.

The area is highly car-dependent, with no homes lacking a motor vehicle. However, a huge 43.1% of people work from home, far above the national average of 21%.

The community is relatively stable, with only 28.1% of people moving in the last five years. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Full-time employment is high at 64.6%, well above the national figure. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry and fishing, or in managerial and professional roles.

The area is very car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.3. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services or a school.