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Wyee Point
1 km²
A far older population than average defines Wyee Point, where the typical resident is 54. This quiet community is largely made up of seniors, with over a third of residents aged 65 and over. This age profile helps explain why there are so few children and a higher need for health support. Most people here own their homes outright and lead a relatively quiet life in a car-dependent setting.
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The area is far older than the national figure, with 37.4% of people aged 65 and over. Conversely, children under 15 make up only 12.4%, which is well below the New South Wales average of 18.2%.
Most residents were born in Australia (80.4%), and English and Australian are the most common ancestries. While 12.8% of people were born overseas, this is far below the state average of 29.3%.
English is the dominant language, spoken by 92.6% of the community. Very few people use another language at home (1.8%), and only 0.2% speak little or no English.
Christianity is the most common faith at 56.4%. Those reporting no religion make up 34.4% of the population, which is a little above the New South Wales figure.
Qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 7.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. About 36.2% of residents reached Year 10 as their highest year of school.
Typical household income is $1,117 a week, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Most people earn under $650 weekly, and only 14.2% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.
Health needs are much higher than usual, with 39.9% of people living with a long-term health condition. This is reflected in the 8.5% of residents who need help with daily activities.
A higher than average 4.1% of residents have served in the Defence Force. However, volunteering is much lower than in most areas, at 11.5%.
Couples with children make up 47.3% of families, while 26.4% of people live alone. The typical home has 2.3 people, which is a little below the national figure.
Home ownership is high, with 45.6% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%. Renting is much less common here, at only 12.4%.
The community is highly dependent on cars, with 97.2% of homes owning at least one vehicle. No one in the area commutes to work using public transport.
Movement into the area is around the middle for its level, with 35.2% of people moving in the last five years. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.
Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas, at 46.2%. Those who are employed are most commonly found in health care, social assistance, and retail.
While almost everyone lives within a 10-minute walk of public transport, the area is otherwise car-dependent. There are no grocery stores, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.