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Wingello
3 km²
A higher proportion of people in de facto relationships than in most similar areas defines Wingello (L). This small community has seen its population shrink by 16% since 2011 and has grown notably older, with the typical resident now 42. The area is almost entirely made up of detached houses, creating a spacious residential character. While it remains a quiet pocket of New South Wales, it has a growing number of residents with university degrees.
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The typical resident is 42, which is noticeably older than the national figure. This aging trend is clear, as the population is 14 years older than it was in 2011, while the number of children under 15 has fallen by 10 points.
About 12.9% of people were born overseas, a figure that has risen 10 points since 2011. Most residents identify with Australian, English, Scottish, or Irish ancestry.
English is the main language for 89.6% of the community. While 5.9% of people use another language at home, which is higher than most similar areas, this is still far below the New South Wales average.
Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 50.4%. However, those with no religion have risen by 28 points since 2011 and now make up 38.6% of the population.
Education levels have risen, with 17.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is much higher than in most similar areas. The number of people who completed Year 12 also rose 20 points since 2011.
Typical weekly household income has risen by $707 since 2011 to $1,567, though this remains a little below the national figure. Only 4.5% of people earn $2,000 or more a week.
Long-term health conditions are more common here than average, with 32.5% of people affected. Mental health conditions are reported by 10.8% of residents, which is higher than in most similar areas.
Unpaid housework is more common here than in the rest of the state, with 25.6% of people spending 15 or more hours a week on it. However, the number of volunteers has fallen since 2011.
Families with couples and children make up 56% of households. People living alone are much less common here than in other areas, falling to 19.9% since 2011.
Almost every home is a separate house, with 98.4% of dwellings fitting this description. Renting is very uncommon at 12.4%, which is far below the national figure.
Every single home in the area has at least one motor vehicle. Working from home has become much more common, rising 17 points since 2011 to 19% of the workforce.
The community has seen more movement lately, with 37.6% of people moving in the last five years. In contrast, there were no recent arrivals from overseas.
About 60% of adults are working or looking for work, which is slightly higher than the state average. Most people work in construction, health care, or professional and technical roles.
The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.