Wooloweyah

The community is far older than the national figure, and there are fewer children under 15 than in most similar areas. While the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is a little below the state average at 2.4%, the number of people aged 65 and over is well above the national figure.

English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries. While 12.2% of residents were born overseas—which is higher than in most similar areas—this is still far below the New South Wales average.

English is the dominant language, with 92.4% of people using it at home. This means the proportion of people using another language is far below the national figure, and no one in the area reports speaking little or no English.

A striking 63.2% of residents report no religion, a figure far above the national average. This represents a massive increase from 2011, when only 17.2% of the community identified this way.

The area is highly qualified, with 33.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is well above the state average. Since 2011, there has been a significant rise in both university degrees and Year 12 completions.

Typical weekly household incomes are much higher than in most similar areas at $1,674. Personal incomes have also risen sharply since 2011, with the typical weekly amount increasing by $449 to reach $824.

The community is relatively healthy, with only 2.4% of people needing help with daily activities, which is well below the national figure. Arthritis is the most common long-term health condition reported.

Volunteering is very common here, with 25.4% of people helping out, a figure far above the national average. Additionally, 28.8% of people provide unpaid care for children, which is higher than in most similar areas.

Families with children are common, making up 55% of households. The area has much fewer one-parent families than most similar areas, and there has been a decline in people living alone since 2011.

Most homes are large, detached houses, with 83.8% having three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is strong, as 42.5% of dwellings are owned outright, far above the national figure.

The area is very car-dependent, with 66.5% of workers driving to work and no one using public transport for their commute. However, 12.9% of people work from home, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

The population is relatively stable, with fewer people moving in the last five years compared to most other areas. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas since 2011.

More adults are working or looking for work than in most similar areas, though full-time employment has fallen since 2011. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, which is a little below the national figure.

While every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park or public transport, the area is mostly car-dependent. There are no grocery stores, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.