Wallerawang

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 9.5%, which is much higher than most areas and well above the New South Wales figure. Children under 15 are also well represented at 22%, contributing to a typical resident age of 38, which is much lower than in similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia (88.6%), and the proportion of people born overseas is far below the state and national figures. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, combined making up nearly 90% of the community.

English is the primary language for 93.1% of the population, and the 3.0% who use another language at home is far below the national figure. Very few people speak little or no English, at just 0.6%.

A large number of people now report having no religion (42.8%), a figure that has risen 36 points since 2011. This is well above the national figure of 38.9%, though half the community still identifies as Christian.

Education levels are much lower than most areas, with only 7.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many residents have a Certificate III or IV as their highest qualification, and only 31.2% have completed Year 12.

Typical weekly household income is $1,441, which is a little below the national figure. While incomes have risen since 2011, the proportion of people earning $2,000 or more a week remains well below the state average.

Long-term health conditions are reported by 34.6% of residents, which is well above the national figure. This is reflected in the 7.3% of people who need help with daily activities, a rate higher than most similar areas.

Unpaid care is common here, with 13.8% of people providing care and 27.3% caring for children, both figures being higher than most areas. However, the proportion of volunteers has fallen significantly since 2011.

Families with children make up 55.8% of households, and the 18.6% of one-parent families is well above the national average. Homes are often larger, with 2.5 people per home, which is higher than most areas.

The area is dominated by detached houses (94.0%), and 82.1% of homes have three or more bedrooms, far above the state figure. Renting is less common here than nationally, with 25.0% of households renting.

Car use is essential, as 72.5% of people drive to work and only 0.3% use public transport. Very few homes lack a motor vehicle, a figure that has fallen to 2.9% since 2011.

The community is relatively stable, with 31.4% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. Recent overseas arrivals are also far below the state average at 4.6%.

Working or looking for work is common for 58.1% of adults, and the unemployment rate is 5.5%. The most common jobs are in technicians and trades, followed by community and personal services.

The area is somewhat walkable, with 94.9% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park. Residents have good access to groceries and health services, though only 49.2% live within a short walk of a school.