Wyangala

Wyangala has a much higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people than most areas, at 9.7%. It is a mature community where 33.8% of residents are aged 65 and over, which is far above the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 14.8% were born overseas, which is higher than in similar areas. The most common ancestries are Australian and English, followed by Irish and Scottish.

English is the primary language for the vast majority of the community, with only 2.8% using another language at home. This is far below the state and national figures.

More than half of the population identify as Christian, while 30.6% report having no religion. This proportion of people with no religion is much lower than in most similar areas.

Education levels are lower than the national average, with only 33.2% of residents completing Year 12. About 15.4% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Incomes are much lower than the state and national figures, with a typical weekly household income of $1,034. Only 5.5% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are common here, with 37% of people reporting a long-term health condition, far above the national figure. This is consistent with the older age of the population, and 6.9% of residents need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is high at 22.3%, well above the national figure. Many residents spend significant time on unpaid housework, while far fewer people care for children compared to the state average.

There are 21 First Nations people in the area, who are noticeably younger than the state and national average with a typical age of 20. While household incomes for First Nations people are far above the national figure, personal incomes are among the lowest for similar areas.

The area has a high number of people living alone, at 36.3%. Because of this and the older population, homes are smaller than usual, with typically only 2.0 people per household.

Every home in Wyangala is a separate house, and 56% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Typical weekly rents are much lower than the national average at $200.

Residents rely heavily on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes in the area. About 18.1% of the workforce works from home.

Migration is relatively low, with 31.1% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. There were no recent arrivals from overseas.

Working or looking for work is much less common here than in the rest of the state, at 40.4%. The unemployment rate is 7.9%, which is a little above the national figure.

Wyangala is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.9. There are no schools, health services, or public transport stops within a 15-minute walk.