Wombeyan Caves

Residents are far older than the state and national averages, with 64.2% being older adults aged 45 to 64. There are no children under 15 in the area, and de facto relationships are much more common here than in most similar places.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 11.3% were born overseas, which is far below the New South Wales figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Scottish and German.

English is the main language for 90.6% of the community. While 7.5% use another language at home, which is higher than in most similar areas, the figure remains far below the state and national averages.

A majority of people have no religion, at 54.7%, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the only other significant religious affiliation at 47.2%.

The area has a highly qualified workforce, with 34% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national average. Many of these qualifications are in engineering and management.

Incomes are very low compared to the rest of the country, with a typical weekly household income of $900. No households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the state average.

Health challenges are common here, as 47.2% of people have a long-term health condition, among the highest for its level. Mental health conditions are also far more frequent than in the general population.

Volunteering is very common, with 28.3% of residents volunteering, far above the national figure. There is also a higher rate of former Defence Force members compared to most areas.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living here, which is smaller than about 60% of similar areas.

Living arrangements are small, with 45% of people living alone, far above the national average. This helps explain why the typical home only has 2.0 people, much lower than most areas.

Every home is a separate house, and 100% are owned outright, far above the state and national figures. Weekly rent is among the lowest in the country at just $77.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as every home has at least one motor vehicle and there are no public transport stops or routes available.

The community has seen significant movement recently, with 43.1% of people having moved house in the last five years, which is a little above the national average.

Only 35.8% of adults are working or looking for work, a figure that is far below both the state and national averages.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0, as there are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.