Wootton

The community is far older than the state and national figures, with children under 15 making up only 10.1% of the population. People in de facto relationships are much more common here than in most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those who identify with an ancestry background most commonly cite Australian or English roots. The proportion of people born overseas is far below the New South Wales average.

English is the primary language for nearly 89% of the community. The share of people using another language at home is far below the national figure.

Christianity is the most common affiliation at 41.7%. Those with no religion make up 36.8% of the population, which is well above the state average.

Education levels are lower than the state average, with only 15.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. A large portion of the community completed Year 10 as their highest level of schooling.

Typical incomes are much lower than the national figures, with the usual household earning $1,125 a week. Only 6.9% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the state average.

Health challenges are more common here, with long-term conditions affecting 38.2% of people. This is far above the national figure, and 8.8% of residents need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is more common than in most areas, with 21.7% of people helping out. Unpaid care is also more frequent, while the number of people caring for children is among the lowest for its level.

There are 9 First Nations people in the area. Their typical personal income is $2,500, which is far above the national figure.

Small households are the norm, and about 33.7% of people live alone. This is well above the national average, and homes generally hold fewer people than the state average.

Every single home in Wootton is a separate house. Home ownership is very strong, with 55.4% of dwellings owned outright, which is far above the state and national figures.

Cars are essential for daily life, as 100% of homes have at least one motor vehicle. While there are some bus stops, no one uses public transport to commute to work.

The population is relatively stable, with a lower share of people moving in the last five years compared to the state average. No recent arrivals from overseas were recorded.

Far fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to the national average, at 40.1%. The construction industry is the most common employer for those who are working.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.2. No one lives within a 15-minute walk of a school, health service, or grocery store.