Wylies Flat

The typical resident is 48, which is far older than the national figure of 38. Children under 15 make up only 12% of the population, well below the 18.2% seen across Australia.

About 18% of people were born overseas, which is higher than in similar areas but still well below the national average of 27.7%. Most residents claim Australian, English, or Irish ancestry.

English is the only language spoken at home, meaning the rate of people using another language is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Christianity is the main faith for 78% of the community. Those with no religion make up 32%, which is a little below the New South Wales figure of 33.2%.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 7.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 27.3% of residents have completed Year 12, which is far below the national average of 58.8%.

Typical personal weekly income is $933, a little above the national figure of $805. High earners are more common here, with 17.5% of people earning $2,000 or more a week.

The community is generally healthy, with no one needing help with daily activities and no one reporting a mental health condition. Long-term health conditions affect 26% of people, which is a little below the national average.

A high number of people do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework per week, far above the national figure of 20.7%. Volunteering is also more common here than in the state, at 17.5%.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander residents listed in the general population. However, the very small number of First Nations people recorded have a typical age of 66 and personal incomes far above the national average.

Most people live in couples, and no one in the area lives alone. This is far below the national figure of 25.6% for single-person households.

Every home is a separate house, and 39.1% are owned outright, which is well above the national figure of 31%. Typical monthly mortgage payments are $2,167, slightly higher than the national average.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as every home has at least one vehicle and there is no public transport. Nearly 40% of households own four or more vehicles.

About 33.3% of residents moved into the area in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

Work rates are very high, with 92.9% of people employed full-time, far above the national average of 58.9%. Most residents work in agriculture, forestry, fishing, or mining.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no parks, schools, or shops within a 15-minute walk.