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Wyee
6 km²
A population that has nearly doubled since 2011 defines the rapid growth of Wyee. This Lake Macquarie community is now noticeably older than the national average, with a significant increase in both seniors and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent. It is a place of large, detached family homes where the typical resident is 43. The area has shifted toward a more secular identity, with a sharp rise in people reporting no religion.
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The population grew by 94% since 2011 to reach 1,980 people. Indigenous residents make up 7.1% of the community, which is well above the national figure of 3.2%.
Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born residents than the state average. Ancestry is predominantly Australian and English.
English is the sole language for 94.4% of the community. The proportion of people using another language at home fell to 3.0%, far below the national figure.
The number of people with no religion rose 33 points since 2011 to 41.5%. This is well above the New South Wales figure of 33.2%.
Education levels are lower than in most similar areas. Only 9.0% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far below the national average of 26.3%.
Typical household income is $1,789 a week, which is about the same as the national figure. The number of households earning $3,000 or more a week rose 21 points since 2011.
Health challenges are common here, with 39.1% of people reporting a long-term condition. Those needing help with daily activities represent 12.2% of the population, well above the state average.
About 26.6% of people provide unpaid child care, which is higher than most areas. However, the percentage of volunteers fell 7.6 points since 2011 to 10.4%.
Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per household. This is consistent with the fact that 58.4% of families are couples with children.
The area is dominated by separate houses, which make up 96.6% of dwellings. Most homes are large, with 80.9% having three or more bedrooms.
Car use is high, as 55.9% of workers drive to work. While 15.7% now work from home, this is still well below the national figure.
About 35.0% of residents moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 8.0% of the population, which is well below the state average.
Working or looking for work is common for 56.4% of adults. The local workforce is mostly employed in health care, construction, and retail trade.
The area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score of 2.1. There are no groceries or health services within a 15-minute walk for any resident.