Windeyer

The area is far older than the state and national averages, with 21.9% of people aged 65 or over. This age profile is reflected in the low number of children, who make up just 11.2% of the population.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 14.4% were born overseas, which is higher than in most similar areas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 91.4% of the community. While more people here use another language at home than in most similar areas, the figure is still far below the New South Wales average.

Christianity is the most common faith, shared by 62.0% of residents. About 32.1% of the community report having no religion, which is a little below the state figure.

Educational attainment is among the lowest at this level, with only 2.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. About 41.6% of residents reached Year 10 as their highest year of school.

Incomes are much lower than the national figure, with a typical household earning $837 a week. No households in the area earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are common here, with 36.4% of people living with a long-term condition. This is much higher than most areas, and 11.2% of residents need help with daily activities.

Community spirit is evident in the 20.2% of people who volunteer, a figure well above the national average. Additionally, 36.9% of people spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework.

First Nations people make up a significant part of the community, with a typical age of 54. This is far older than the national median age of 24.

Homes tend to be small, with a typical size of 2.1 people. Many people live alone (31.8%), and there are more one-parent families than in most similar areas.

The area is dominated by detached houses, with 62.4% owned outright—a figure far above the national average. Renting is very rare, at just 4.7% of households.

The community is entirely reliant on cars, as there is no public transport available. Every single home has at least one motor vehicle.

Movement into the area is high, with 38.8% of people having moved house in the last five years. However, there have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

The unemployment rate is 10.4%, which is well above the state and national figures. Those who are working are most often employed in construction, health care, or manufacturing.

Windeyer is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1. There are no parks, schools, or grocery stores within a 15-minute walk.