Wingello

The typical resident is 43, making the area noticeably older than the rest of Australia. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 23.0% of the population, which is well above the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, with only 12.2% born overseas, a figure far below the state and national averages. English, Irish, and Scottish ancestries are the most common after Australian.

English is the main language for 89.3% of people. While 5.3% use another language at home, which is higher than most similar areas, this is still far below the New South Wales average.

Over half of the community (53.5%) identifies as Christian. Those with no religion make up 36.0%, which is a little below the national figure.

About 18.3% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is well below the national average. Many residents have a Certificate III or IV, making up 40.1% of highest qualifications.

Typical weekly household income is $1,542, a little below the national figure. Only 15.8% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is well below the state average.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 32.0% of people. Arthritis is the most reported condition at 12.8%.

Unpaid work is common, with 30.2% of people caring for children and 28.5% doing significant housework—both figures well above the national average. Volunteers make up 16.3% of the community.

First Nations people make up 5.9% of the population, which is a little above the national average. This group has a high Year 12 completion rate of 47.6%, far above the national figure.

Families with children are common, with 56.6% of households being couples with children. Homes are slightly larger than usual, with 2.6 people per home.

Every home in Wingello is a separate house, and 42.3% are owned outright, which is far above the national average. Renting is uncommon, occurring in only 12.9% of homes.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, as every single home has at least one motor vehicle. While there are more public transport stops per person than in most similar areas, only 2.0% of people use them to commute.

About 36.0% of residents moved in the last five years, though this is well below the state average. There were no recent arrivals from overseas recorded.

About 60.1% of adults are working or looking for work, with a low unemployment rate of 3.1%. The most common industries are health care, social assistance, and construction.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 2.2. There are no groceries or health services within a 15-minute walk, which is far below the state average.