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Wyong
595 km²
Daily life in Wyong revolves around a spacious, residential landscape where separate houses are the norm. The community has grown steadily to over 82,500 people, marked by a notably high Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population. It is a place where families are common, though it faces challenges with higher-than-average rates of long-term health conditions and lower typical incomes. Situated in the Central Coast region, it blends a suburban feel with a significant number of retirees and young families.
A family-heavy area that's short on schools per child.
25 schools within reach make Wyong convenient for families.
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The population is larger than most similar areas and has a strong Indigenous presence, with 6.8% of residents identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. It is a balanced community where children under 15 and seniors over 65 each make up 19.5% of the population.
The area is far less diverse than the state or nation, with only 14% of people born overseas. Most residents claim Australian or English ancestry, and very few have arrived from overseas recently.
English is the primary language for 87.2% of the community. Only 7.1% of residents use another language at home, which is far below the national figure.
About 51.3% of people identify as Christian. The number of people reporting no religion has risen sharply since 2011, now reaching 38.9%, which is about the same as the national average.
Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 41% of residents completing Year 12. Just 12.3% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, although these figures have risen since 2011.
Typical incomes are lower than the national average, with a typical household earning $1,475 a week. Only 15.9% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is well below the state average.
Health challenges are prominent here, as 34.8% of people have a long-term health condition. This includes a high rate of mental health conditions at 12.4%, and 8.3% of residents need help with daily activities.
Unpaid care is common, with 12.6% of people providing support to others. However, the volunteer rate of 9.7% is well below the national figure.
Family sizes are slightly larger than usual, and the area has one of the highest proportions of one-parent families at 20.5%. About 24.9% of people live alone.
Separate houses dominate the landscape, making up 86.1% of homes. While 31% of homes are owned outright, the typical weekly rent of $390 is higher than in most similar areas.
Cars are the primary way to get around, while only 1% of people commute by public transport. Working from home has become much more common, now accounting for 19.9% of the workforce.
About 39.9% of residents have moved house in the last five years, which is consistent with the state average. Very few people have recently arrived from overseas.
The workforce is smaller than in other areas, with 55.5% of adults working or looking for work. Health care and construction are the main industries, though full-time employment is well below the national average.
Most homes are within a short walk of public transport and parks, but far fewer have easy access to groceries and health services. The overall walkability score is 5.2, making it somewhat walkable.