Windang

Windang is an aging community where 37.5% of people are seniors, a figure far above the national average. It also has a First Nations population of 5.2%, which is much higher than most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas heritage most commonly cite English, Australian, or Irish ancestry. Only 13% of the population was born overseas, which is far below the New South Wales figure.

English is the main language for 87.9% of residents. While more people use another language at home here than in most similar areas, this is still far below the state and national averages.

Over half of the community identifies as Christian, while 37.3% report no religion. This figure for no religion is well above the state average but a little below the national figure.

Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 29.8% of residents completing Year 12. This is far below the national figure, and only 9.8% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical incomes are much lower than the state and national figures, with the typical household earning $916 a week. Only 11.7% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is far below the New South Wales average.

Health challenges are common here, as 41% of people have a long-term health condition and 10.4% need help with daily activities. Both figures are among the highest for areas at this level.

While 13.7% of people provide unpaid care, which is higher than most areas, only 9.9% of residents volunteer. This is well below the national average of 14.1%.

The First Nations community consists of 137 people, a larger count than about 90% of similar areas. The typical personal income for First Nations residents is $515, which is a little below the state figure.

Living arrangements are often solitary, with 41.9% of people living alone—a rate far above the state average. Because of this, homes are smaller than usual, with typically only 2.1 people per dwelling.

Home ownership is very high, with 52.8% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure. Most residents live in separate houses, though 21.4% rent, with a typical weekly rent of $335.

Public transport is accessible, with 98.7% of homes within a 10-minute walk of a stop. However, 12.6% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is well above the national average.

The population is relatively stable, as 28.8% of people moved in the last five years, which is far below the national figure. Recent arrivals from overseas are also far below the state average at 3.5%.

A low number of adults are working or looking for work at 41.1%, which is far below the national figure. Those who are employed often work in health care, social assistance, or construction.

While almost all homes are near public transport and parks, there are no groceries or health services within a 15-minute walk. This contributes to a walkability score that is well below the state average.