Wingen

The typical resident is 41, making the area a little older than the state average. Children under 15 make up 19.1% of the population, which is higher than most similar areas.

Only 4.3% of residents were born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%. Most people identify as Australian or English.

English is the only language used at home, which is far below the New South Wales figure of 26.6% for other languages.

Religious affiliation is common here, with 64.3% of people identifying as Christians. The 23.8% who have no religion is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Only 8.3% of adults have a bachelor degree or higher, and 36.6% finished Year 12, both of which are far below the national averages.

Typical family weekly income is $1,718, which is well below the state figure of $2,185. Only 14% of households earn $3,000 or more a week.

Health is slightly better than the national average, with 25.3% of people having a long-term health condition compared to 27.7% across Australia.

While volunteering is low at 13.2%, 24.6% of people do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework weekly, which is well above the state figure.

There are six Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. Their typical personal weekly income of $1,312 is far above the national figure of $540.

Families with children are common, making up 55.6% of homes. People living alone make up 18.3%, which is well below the national average of 25.6%.

Every single home in Wingen is a separate detached house. Renting is very rare at 6.5%, while 38.7% of homes are owned outright.

The area is entirely reliant on cars, as there are no public transport stops. About 60% of workers drive to work and 11.4% work from home.

The community is very stable, with only 22% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Employment is strong with a 0.0% unemployment rate. Full-time employment at 64.3% is well above the national average, with many working in agriculture, food, and mining.

Wingen is car-dependent with a very low walkability score of 1.3. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.