Winifred

Winifred is noticeably younger than the rest of the state, with 29.5% of people being children under 15. De facto relationships are very common here, accounting for 37.0% of the population, which is far above the national figure.

The community is almost entirely Australian-born, with 93.2% born here and no residents born overseas. English and Scottish ancestry are the most common heritage groups.

English is the only language used at home in this area. This means the proportion of people using another language or speaking little to no English is far below the state and national averages.

Nearly half of residents (45.5%) have no religion, which is far above the New South Wales average. Christianity is also common, accounting for 61.4% of the population.

Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 27.6% of residents completing Year 12. However, those with qualifications often hold degrees in agriculture and environment.

Incomes are generally low, with typical weekly personal earnings of $687. No one in the community earns $2,000 or more per week, a figure far below the national average.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 34.1% of people living with a long-term health condition. Around 9.1% of residents need help with daily activities.

Residents are very active in unpaid work; over half care for children, and 31.0% provide some form of unpaid care. Volunteering is also more common here than in most similar areas.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in the latest census. Among the very small number of First Nations residents, personal incomes are far above the national average.

Homes in Winifred are larger than usual, with an average of 2.9 people per dwelling. One-parent families make up 25.6% of the community, which is far above the state average.

Weekly rent is much lower than the national figure at $260. Typical monthly home-loan payments are around $1,950, which is slightly below the state average.

The area has no public transport routes or stops, meaning there are no departures per 1,000 people.

The community has seen significant movement, with 54.8% of people moving house in the last five years, far above the national average.

About 58.6% of adults are working or looking for work, which is about the same as the New South Wales average.

Winifred is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no parks, schools, or shops within a 15-minute walk for any home.