Wollombi

Wollombi is far older than the national figure, with 31.2% of residents aged 65 and over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 13.3%, which is well below the state average.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 18.3% were born overseas. English and Australian ancestries are the most common, followed by Irish and Scottish.

English is the primary language here, with only 4.0% of people using another language at home, far below the New South Wales figure of 26.6%.

The community is notably secular, with 46.8% of people reporting no religion, which is well above the national average of 38.9%.

Wollombi is well-qualified, as 30.7% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, a figure well above the national average.

Typical personal weekly income is $795, which is about the same as the national figure. However, 18.2% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, which is much higher than most areas.

About 27.2% of residents have a long-term health condition, while 6.0% need help with daily activities, which is slightly higher than the state average.

Local residents are very active in their community, with 31.4% volunteering—far above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid housework is also much more common here than in most areas.

There are 6 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. Their typical personal income of $874 is far above the national figure of $540.

Homes are smaller than usual, with 2.2 people per dwelling. About 28.4% of people live alone, which is a little above the national average.

Home ownership is very high, with 53.4% of homes owned outright, far above the state figure. Almost every home (97.4%) is a separate house.

The area is heavily car-dependent, with no public transport stops. This is consistent with the high number of people who work from home (40.2%), which is far above the national average.

About 36.1% of the population moved in the last five years. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Working or looking for work is much less common here than in most areas, at 47.0%. Professional and managerial roles are the most common occupations.

The area is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.9, far below the state average. Most homes are far from health services, schools, and public transport.