Wybong

The area is much younger than most, with 22% of people under 15 and a typical age of 37. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 13% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 3.2%.

Most of the 100 residents were born in Australia, though 13% were born overseas. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, and Irish.

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 figures.

More than half of the community identifies as Christian. Those with no religion make up 30%, a figure well below the national average of 38.9%.

Qualifications are much lower than most areas, with only 6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 30% completing Year 12. Among those qualified, a third of certificates are in engineering.

Typical weekly household income is $2,062, a little above the national figure. This is supported by a high number of residents earning $2,000 or more a week, which is well above the state and national averages.

Long-term health conditions are reported by 33% of people, which is well above the national figure. However, only 3% of residents need help with daily activities.

Unpaid work is common here, with 37.3% of people caring for children and nearly 30% doing significant housework, both figures far above the state average.

First Nations residents are noticeably older than the national average with a typical age of 30. They also earn significantly more than other First Nations people, with a typical personal income of $1,375 per week.

Homes are larger than usual, with an average of 2.9 people per household. This is consistent with a high rate of couples with children and a significant number of one-parent families.

Rental properties are very common, making up 60.7% of homes, which is far above the national average. While 75% of homes have three or more bedrooms, the typical monthly mortgage payment of $2,513 is well above the national figure.

The community is entirely car-reliant, with no one using public transport to get to work. Every household owns at least one motor vehicle, and 42.9% have two.

The population is relatively mobile, with 36.8% of people moving into the area in the last five years, though this is slightly below the national figure.

Full-time employment is high at 61.1%, and there is no unemployment. Mining is the dominant industry, employing 36.1% of the workforce, mostly in technician and trade roles.

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