Woolooma

Woolooma is an older community where 22.9% of people are seniors, a figure well above the national average. Children under 15 make up only 11.4% of the population, which is much lower than most similar areas.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 8.6% born overseas, which is far below the New South Wales figure. Most residents identify as having English or Australian ancestry.

English is the only language used at home, and there are no residents who speak little or no English, which is far below the state and national averages.

Christianity is the dominant faith here, shared by 80% of residents. Only 14.3% of people report having no religion, a figure that is far below the national average.

The area has a lower proportion of residents with university degrees compared to most areas, with 10% holding a bachelor degree or higher. About 46.2% of residents completed Year 12.

Personal incomes are about the same as the state and national figures, though 10% of residents earn $2,000 or more a week, which is higher than most similar areas.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in the rest of the state, affecting 31.4% of people. Arthritis and cancer are the most frequently reported conditions.

Unpaid housework is very common, with 53.3% of people spending 15 or more hours a week on it, which is far above the national figure. Additionally, 12.1% of residents have served in the Defence Force.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in Woolooma.

Homes here are smaller than usual, with a typical size of 2.1 people. Most households are couples without children, and there are no one-parent families in the area.

The typical monthly home-loan payment is just $700, which is far below the national and state averages.

The community is highly car-dependent, as there are no public transport stops or routes. However, 33.3% of the workforce works from home, which is far above the national average.

About 30% of the population moved house in the last five years, a rate that is well below the New South Wales average.

The workforce is very active, with 70% of adults working or looking for work, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Over half the population works in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

Woolooma is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.2. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.