Wisemans Ferry

The typical resident is 50, making the area far older than the New South Wales average of 39. It has a small population of 233 people, with a notable 4.7% identifying as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, which is a little above the national figure.

While 73% of residents were born in Australia, 20.6% were born overseas, which is much higher than in similar areas. English and Australian ancestries are the most common, followed by Irish and Scottish heritage.

English is the main language for 83.7% of the community. While 10.7% use another language at home—which is much higher than in similar areas—this is still far below the New South Wales average of 26.6%.

Over half of the residents identify with Christianity, while 35.2% report no religion. This figure for those with no religion is lower than in most similar areas, though it sits a little above the state average.

Education levels are far below state and national figures, with only 9.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Most residents have a Certificate III or IV, and 40.2% completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,361, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Higher earners are rare here; only 12.1% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, far below the national average.

Health profiles are generally consistent with the rest of the country, with 26.6% of people living with a long-term health condition. This is about the same as the New South Wales average of 27.0%.

The area has a strong history of service, with 5.2% of residents having served in the Defence Force, which is a little above the national average. Volunteers make up 15.7% of the community, a bit higher than the state average.

There are 11 First Nations people in the area, who are far older than the national average with a typical age of 33. Their typical household income is $1,833, which is a little above the national figure.

Living arrangements are varied, with 35.4% of people living alone, which is far above the national figure of 25.6%. However, 50.9% of households are couples with children, though the average home holds only 2.1 people.

The area is dominated by separate houses, making up 93.9% of homes. While 43.4% of these are owned outright—far above the national average—those with mortgages pay a typical monthly amount of $2,520, which is well above the national figure.

Most residents rely on cars, as 0% of people commute by public transport. However, the area has a high number of public transport stops per person compared to similar areas, despite a very long 57-minute drive to the city.

The community has seen some movement, with 34.7% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 10.4% of the population, which is higher than in most similar areas.

Fewer people are working or looking for work here compared to the rest of the country, at 52.9%. The workforce is led by technicians and trades, with construction and manufacturing being the main industries.

The area is heavily car-dependent with a walkability score of 1.7. This is due to the steep 24.0% average terrain slope and a lack of nearby amenities; for example, no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries.