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Wooli
2 km²
A significant shift in age has transformed Wooli into a predominantly senior community since 2011. The typical resident is now 61, far older than the national figure, and the population has shrunk by 21% over the last decade. This ageing trend is reflected in the high proportion of retirees and a notable drop in children under 15. It is a quiet, residential area where many people live alone and own their homes outright.
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Seniors make up 41.2% of the population, a figure far above the national average. This shift is stark, as the typical age rose by 21 years since 2011, while the proportion of children fell by 12 points.
Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up only 8.9%, which is far below the state and national figures. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.
English is the primary language for 93.2% of the community. Only 2.6% of people use another language at home, a figure far below the national average.
About 40.4% of people report having no religion, which is well above the New South Wales figure. This is a significant increase, rising 15 points since 2011.
Qualifications are lower than in most areas, with only 12.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, the number of people completing Year 12 rose 11 points since 2011.
Typical incomes are among the lowest at this level, with a typical weekly household income of $778. Only 5% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, far below the national figure.
Health challenges are common here, as 41.4% of people have a long-term health condition. This is far above the national average, and 8.9% of residents need help with daily activities.
Unpaid care for children is far below the national average, consistent with the very small number of children in the area. Conversely, 27.1% of people do significant weekly housework, which is much higher than most areas.
Living alone is very common, with 38.8% of people in one-person households. This is far above the national average, and the typical home holds only 1.9 people.
Home ownership is very high, with 63.6% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure. While separate houses are common, 52.5% of homes have three or more bedrooms, which is far below the national average.
The area is highly dependent on cars, as 0% of people commute using public transport. Only 2.1% of homes have no motor vehicle, a figure well below the state average.
While 37.3% of people moved in the last five years, there have been no recent arrivals from overseas since 2011.
The workforce is much smaller than in most areas, with only 38.2% of adults working or looking for work. Many who are employed work in accommodation and food services.
The area is very car-dependent with a low walkability score. While almost everyone lives within 15 minutes of a park, there are no grocery stores or health services within a 15-minute walk.