Wilsons Creek

The community is far older than the state and national averages, with a typical resident aged 47. It is also notable for having a much higher rate of de facto relationships than most similar areas.

People born overseas make up 21.5% of the population, which is much higher than in most similar areas, though still well below the state and national figures.

While 10.3% of residents use a language other than English at home—a rate much higher than most similar areas—the community is largely English-speaking and has no residents who speak little or no English.

A very high 62.2% of residents report having no religion, a figure that is far above the New South Wales and national averages.

The area is highly qualified, with 27.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This academic background is reflected in a workforce with many professionals and managers.

Incomes are well below the national figures, with the typical personal weekly income at $581. Only 11.8% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is lower than most areas.

Residents are in good health, with long-term health conditions and the need for daily activity help being much lower than in most other areas.

Volunteering is very common here, with 23.1% of people volunteering—far above the state average of 13.0%. However, fewer people provide unpaid care compared to other areas.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 0.0%, which is well below the state and national figures.

Homes are slightly larger than the national average, with 2.6 people per dwelling. There is also a higher than usual proportion of people living alone, at 30.1%.

Detached houses make up 96.1% of the stock, far exceeding the national average. While 36.6% of homes are owned outright, there are far fewer three-bedroom homes here than in most areas.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as every home has at least one vehicle and no one commutes by public transport. Working from home is quite common, accounting for 28.7% of workers.

The community is relatively stable, with 27.5% of people moving in the last five years—far below the national figure of 40.7%. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Employment is low, with only 51.3% of adults working or looking for work. The unemployment rate of 12.4% is among the highest for similar areas.

Wilsons Creek is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1. Most residents cannot walk to groceries, health services, or parks within 15 minutes.