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Wyee Point
4 km²
Older adults and families are common in Wyee Point, where the typical resident is 43. This community is noticeably older than the state and national averages, with over 20% of the population aged 65 and over. It is a residential area dominated by large, separate houses and a high proportion of established families. The neighbourhood is largely Australian-born and predominantly English-speaking, creating a stable, traditional suburban character within the Lake Macquarie region.
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Residents here are noticeably older than the national figure, with a higher proportion of seniors and a First Nations population that is a little above the state average at 4.9%.
The area is predominantly Australian-born, with only 12.7% of people born overseas, a figure far below the state and national averages.
English is the primary language for 93.2% of the community, and the proportion of people using another language at home is far below the national figure.
A little over half the population identifies as Christian, while 41% of residents report having no religion, which is well above the state average.
Education levels are much lower than in most similar areas, with only 10% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 36% completing Year 12, far below the national figure.
Typical weekly household income is $1,692, which is about the same as the national figure, though 23.4% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.
Long-term health conditions are more common here than in the rest of the state, with 30.4% of people affected, mostly by arthritis and asthma.
While 13.4% of residents provide unpaid care, the volunteer rate is much lower than most similar areas and well below the national figure.
The First Nations community is relatively large for its level, with a typical personal income of $725 that is well above the national average, though Year 12 completion is well below the national figure.
Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per household and a very low number of people living alone compared to the state average.
The area is almost entirely made up of separate houses, with 93.7% of homes having three or more bedrooms, far above the national figure.
Car dependence is very high, as 0% of the population commutes by public transport, although most homes have two or more vehicles.
About 34.6% of residents moved in the last five years, but there have been no recent arrivals from overseas.
More adults are working or looking for work than in the state average, with the most common industries being health care, construction, and retail.
The area is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average and no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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