Wongarbon

The area is much younger than most, with 25.9% of people being children under 15. This helps explain why the typical age of 38 is lower than in many other areas, while seniors make up only 13.3% of the population.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 5.0% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian ancestries are the most common.

English is the dominant language here, with 92.0% of people using it at home. Very few people use another language, at just 0.6%, which is far below the New South Wales average.

Over half of the community is Christian (56.8%). Those reporting no religion make up 34.8%, which is slightly above the state figure but well below the national average.

Qualifications are generally lower than the state average, with only 37.2% of people completing Year 12. About 13.1% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the national figure.

Typical weekly household income is $1,892, which is a little above the national figure. However, the number of households earning $3,000 or more per week is well below the state and national averages.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 33.7% of people living with a long-term health condition. Mental health conditions are also much more frequent, affecting 11.4% of residents.

Unpaid care is a significant part of local life; 35.8% of people care for children, which is far above the national figure. This is consistent with the high number of children living in the area.

First Nations people make up a large part of the community, though they face significant hurdles, with an unemployment rate of 19.5% and Year 12 completion at just 15.2%.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per household. This is a family-oriented area where 58.1% of households consist of couples with children.

The area is dominated by separate houses, which make up 96.9% of dwellings. Large homes are the norm, with 93.1% of houses having three or more bedrooms.

Cars are essential for getting around, as 68.6% of workers drive to work. Only 2.8% of homes have no motor vehicle, and public transport use is almost non-existent.

The community is relatively stable, with only 27.1% of people moving in the last five years. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Employment rates are strong, with 66.1% of adults working or looking for work. Full-time employment is much higher than in most areas at 65.2%.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score of 3.8. No one has a health service within a 15-minute walk, and the nearest public transport stop can be a 75-minute walk away.