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Wee Waa
5 km²
A strong Indigenous presence defines Wee Waa, where 23% of residents identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander. This is a young community with a typical resident aged 37 and a high proportion of children. The population has grown by 28% since 2011, adding about 344 people to the area. Many of these families live in larger homes, creating a residential character that is much younger and more family-oriented than the state average.
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The area has seen a significant shift since 2011, with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population rising by 11 points to 23%. Children under 15 also make up 22.7% of the community, which is well above the national figure.
Most residents were born in Australia, and the population of people born overseas is among the lowest for its level at 4.2%. English and Irish are the most common ancestries after Australian.
English is the primary language for 86% of the community, and the 1.9% who use another language at home is far below the New South Wales average.
Christianity is the most common faith at 64.3%, while the share of people with no religion is far below the national figure at 22.7%.
Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with only 8.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, the proportion of residents who completed Year 12 rose by 12 points since 2011 to 33.8%.
Typical weekly household income is $1,200, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. While typical personal income has risen by $292 since 2011, 42.8% of individuals still earn under $650 a week.
Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 33% of people reporting a long-term health condition. About 8.3% of residents need help with daily activities, which is a little above the state average.
Volunteer rates have fallen by 10 points since 2011 to 13.2%. Only 11.2% of the community provides unpaid care, a figure much lower than most similar areas.
Homes are often large, with 2.4 people per household and a high rate of one-parent families at 21.3%. Conversely, 32.3% of people live alone, which is well above the national average.
Rental properties are common, with 35.6% of households renting at a typical weekly cost of $200, which is far below the national figure. Most homes are separate houses, and 76.8% have three or more bedrooms.
Cars are the primary way to get around, with 69% of workers driving to work. Public transport use is non-existent at 0.0%, and only 4.8% of people work from home.
While 30.1% of the population moved in the last five years, recent arrivals from overseas have surged, rising 20 points since 2011 to 24.2%.
Full-time employment is high at 63.3%, well above the national average. The workforce is concentrated in agriculture, forestry and fishing, as well as health and education.
The area is very walkable, with 93% of homes having a 15-minute-city walkshed. Most residents live within a short walk of schools, health services, and groceries.