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Wombarra

2 km²

A shift towards a more affluent and highly educated population has shaped Wombarra into a high-income residential enclave. The typical resident is 44, and the community is marked by a very high proportion of university graduates. With typical weekly family incomes well above the national figure, it is a wealthy area where most people live in large, detached houses. Its professional character is reflected in the high number of people who work from home.

Wombarra's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.

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The area is noticeably older than the state and national averages, with a typical age of 44. A striking 17.5% of residents are in de facto relationships, which is much higher than most similar areas.

While 15.8% of people were born overseas—higher than in most similar areas—this is far below the New South Wales and national figures. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the main language for 89.7% of residents. Only 6.7% use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

A majority of residents identify as having no religion, at 55.5%. This is far above the national figure of 38.9% and much higher than most similar areas.

Education levels are among the highest for its level, with 41.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national average of 26.3%.

Incomes are very high here, with 47.1% of households earning $3,000 or more a week. The typical weekly household income of $2,860 is far above the national figure.

The community is generally healthy, with only 2.5% of people needing help with daily activities. This is well below the national figure of 5.8%.

Volunteering is common, with 22.2% of people contributing, which is well above the national figure. Unpaid housework and childcare rates are also higher than most areas.

First Nations residents are older than those in most similar areas, with a typical age of 47. Household incomes for this group are far above the state and national averages.

Homes tend to be larger, with 2.7 people per household. About 58.5% of families are couples with children, and few people live alone compared to the state average.

The area is dominated by separate houses, which make up 96.4% of homes. Renting is far less common here than in the rest of the state, with only 15.3% of households renting.

Work from home is very popular, with 39.1% of people doing so, which is far above the national figure. Almost every home has a motor vehicle, and no one commutes by public transport.

Recent movement is slightly lower than in the state; 36.1% of residents moved in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 7.4% of the population.

A high number of residents are working or looking for work. Professional roles are common, and the most frequent industries are health, education, and public administration.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 3.7. While many homes are near public transport, no one is within a 15-minute walk of groceries.

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