Wyndham

The community is notably older than the state and national averages, with a typical age of 55 and over a quarter of residents aged 65 or more. Children under 15 make up only 13.6% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas heritage most commonly identify as English, Irish, or Scottish. Only 12% of people were born overseas, which is far below the New South Wales figure of 29.3%.

English is the primary language used at home for 88.8% of residents. Very few people use another language, with only 1.9% doing so, a figure far below the national average of 22.3%.

A majority of residents report having no religion, at 57.9%. This is far above the national figure of 38.9% and among the highest levels seen in similar areas.

Around 44.3% of residents have completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%. Those with a bachelor degree or higher make up 17% of the population, also well below the national average.

Incomes are much lower than in most areas, with a typical weekly household earning $941 compared to the national figure of $1,746. Only 4.3% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the state average.

Health challenges are more common here, as 37.6% of people have a long-term health condition, well above the national figure of 27.7%. Mental health conditions are also more frequent, affecting 12.9% of the community.

Volunteering is higher than the national average at 18.4%, and 29% of people spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework. However, far fewer people are caring for children compared to most areas.

There are 12 First Nations people in the area. This group is far younger than the state average, with a typical age of just 16, and a typical personal income of $425, which is well below the national figure.

Homes are smaller than usual, with 2.2 people per dwelling. While 47.5% of families are couples with children, 29% of people live alone, which is well above the national figure of 25.6%.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, and a huge 58.6% of homes are owned outright, far above the national average of 31%. Renting is very rare here, accounting for only 5.6% of households.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no one commuting by public transport and every single home owning at least one motor vehicle. About 19.9% of workers operate from home.

The population is relatively stable, as 29.1% moved in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Only 48.2% of adults are working or looking for work, which is much lower than the national figure of 61.1%. Those who are employed often work in construction or agriculture.

Walkability is very low, with a score of 0.4, meaning the area is heavily dependent on cars. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or parks.