Council (LGA) · Area profile

Wollondilly

2,555 km²

Wollondilly has well-off households and mostly owner-occupied homes.

It's also marked by a slightly younger population and somewhat more residents than usual.

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📍 Wollondilly, Council (LGA)

Demographics & Identity

Total population53,961▲ +24.7%since 2011 Median age37 yrs▲ +2.8%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population4.4%People aged 65 and over15.2%Children under 1521.7%People in a de facto relationship11.6%▲ +32.4%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Wollondilly, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 25%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (25%) and Children (0–14) (22%).

Older adults (45–64)25.3%

Young adults (25–44)24.9%

Children (0–14)21.7%

Seniors (65+)15.2%

Youth (15–24)12.8%

Marital status

In Wollondilly, the largest group is Married at 53%, followed by Never married (33%) and Divorced (8%).

Married53%
Never married33%
Divorced8%
Widowed4%
Separated3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Wollondilly, the largest group is Australia at 94%, followed by England (4%) and New Zealand (1%).

Australia84.2%

England3.3%

New Zealand1.0%

Italy0.4%

South Africa0.3%

Philippines0.3%

China0.3%

India0.2%

Vietnam0.1%

Nepal0.0%

Ancestry

In Wollondilly, the largest group is Australian at 38%, followed by English (34%) and Irish (9%).

Australian43.5%

English39.5%

Irish10.3%

Scottish9.1%

Italian5.4%

German3.6%

Dutch1.4%

Greek0.9%

Chinese0.8%

Filipino0.5%

Language

People using another language at home5.7%

Language used at home

In Wollondilly, the largest group is English only at 97%, followed by Italian (1%) and Arabic (1%).

English only89.6%

Italian0.7%

Arabic0.7%

Mandarin0.3%

Greek0.3%

Cantonese0.1%

Vietnamese0.1%

Tagalog0.1%

Hindi0.1%

Punjabi0.1%

Religion

People with no religion32.2%

Religious affiliation

In Wollondilly, the largest group is Christianity at 64%, followed by No religion (34%) and Islam (1%).

Christianity64%
No religion34%
Islam1%
Buddhism1%
Other religions0%
Hinduism0%
Judaism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1243.5%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher14.3%

Highest year of school

In Wollondilly, the largest group is Year 12 at 46%, followed by Year 10 (36%) and Year 9 or below (11%).

Year 1243.5%

Year 1033.8%

Year 9 or below10.2%

Year 116.8%

Highest qualification level

In Wollondilly, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 50%, followed by Bachelor degree (19%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (19%).

Certificate III / IV42.2%

Bachelor degree16.3%

Advanced diploma / diploma15.7%

Postgraduate degree4.8%

Graduate diploma / certificate2.4%

Certificate I / II2.3%

Field of qualification

In Wollondilly, the largest group is Engineering & related at 23%, followed by Management & commerce (19%) and Society & culture (12%).

Engineering & related19.7%

Management & commerce16.7%

Society & culture10.8%

Architecture & building9.4%

Education9.2%

Health8.7%

Food, hospitality & personal services5.1%

Agriculture & environment2.4%

Creative arts2.4%

Natural & physical sciences1.8%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$877▲ +42.1%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$2,151▲ +45.5%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$2,350▲ +41.5%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week12.8%Households earning $3,000+ a week29.4%

Household income distribution

In Wollondilly, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 33%, followed by $650–$1,499 (23%) and $4,000 or more (17%).

$1,500–$2,99930.9%

$650–$1,49921.7%

$4,000 or more15.6%

$3,000–$3,99913.9%

Under $65011.0%

Personal income distribution

In Wollondilly, the largest group is Under $650 at 39%, followed by $650–$1,499 (35%) and $1,500–$2,999 (22%).

Under $65036.5%

$650–$1,49932.7%

$1,500–$2,99920.6%

$3,000 or more4.0%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition28.3%People with a mental health condition8.2%People needing help with daily activities4.8%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Wollondilly, the largest group is None at 69%, followed by One condition (21%) and Two conditions (6%).

None63.9%

One condition19.5%

Two conditions6.0%

Three or more2.9%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Wollondilly, the largest group is Arthritis at 20%, followed by Asthma (18%) and Mental health (17%).

Arthritis9.4%

Asthma8.7%

Mental health8.2%

Other condition7.6%

Diabetes4.4%

Heart disease3.9%

Cancer2.9%

Lung condition1.7%

Stroke0.8%

Dementia0.4%

Community Participation

Volunteers11.8%People providing unpaid care12.3%People caring for children unpaid30.6%People who served in the Defence Force2.5%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework26.2%

Family & Households

Average household size3.0→ 0.0%since 2011 One-parent families11.2%People living alone16.8%▲ +4.4%since 2011

Family composition

In Wollondilly, the largest group is Couples with children at 65%, followed by Couples without children (23%) and One-parent families (11%).

Couples with children65%
Couples without children23%
One-parent families11%
Other families1%

Household size

In Wollondilly, the largest group is 2 people at 31%, followed by 4 people (19%) and 1 person (17%).

2 people31.2%

4 people19.3%

1 person16.8%

3 people15.9%

5 people10.6%

6 or more6.2%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$415▲ +53.7%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$2,363▲ +9.0%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011 Households renting16.2%Homes owned outright30.8%Separate (detached) houses94.6%Homes with three or more bedrooms88.6%▲ +1.2%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Wollondilly, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 50%, followed by Owned outright (31%) and Rented (16%).

Owned with a mortgage50%
Owned outright31%
Rented16%
Other tenure3%

Types of homes

In Wollondilly, the largest group is Separate house at 95%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (4%) and Flat or apartment (1%).

Separate house95%
Townhouse / semi-detached4%
Flat or apartment1%
Other dwelling1%

Bedrooms per home

In Wollondilly, the largest group is 4 bedrooms at 44%, followed by 3 bedrooms (28%) and 5 or more (17%).

4 bedrooms43.8%

3 bedrooms27.8%

5 or more17.0%

2 bedrooms7.9%

1 bedroom1.9%

Studio / none0.3%

Weekly rent distribution

In Wollondilly, the largest group is $350–$549 at 54%, followed by $200–$349 (20%) and $550–$749 (15%).

$350–$54951.9%

$200–$34919.1%

$550–$74914.0%

Under $2007.2%

$750 or more3.1%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Wollondilly, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 42%, followed by $3,000 or more (29%) and $1,000–$1,799 (20%).

$1,800–$2,99939.5%

$3,000 or more26.8%

$1,000–$1,79918.5%

Under $1,0009.2%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle2.5%▼ -27.5%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Wollondilly, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 39%, followed by 1 vehicle (22%) and 4 or more (19%).

2 vehicles38.6%

1 vehicle21.5%

4 or more18.8%

3 vehicles18.6%

No vehicle2.5%

How people get to work

In Wollondilly, the largest group is Car (driver) at 65%, followed by Worked at home (29%) and Car (passenger) (4%).

Car (driver)52.6%

Worked at home23.6%

Car (passenger)3.1%

Walked1.3%

Train0.4%

Bicycle0.1%

Bus0.0%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years33.5%Recent arrivals from overseas3.6%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate2.9%Labour-force participation64.7%Employed full-time56.7%

Industries people work in

In Wollondilly, the largest group is Construction at 18%, followed by Health care & social assistance (12%) and Education & training (10%).

Construction16.7%

Health care & social assistance11.1%

Education & training9.4%

Retail trade8.8%

Manufacturing7.8%

Public administration & safety6.1%

Transport & warehousing5.9%

Accommodation & food4.5%

Other services4.4%

Professional & technical4.4%

Occupations people work in

In Wollondilly, the largest group is Technicians & trades at 19%, followed by Professionals (15%) and Clerical & administrative (15%).

Technicians & trades18.5%

Professionals15.0%

Clerical & administrative14.4%

Managers14.0%

Community & personal service10.1%

Labourers9.3%

Machinery operators & drivers9.1%

Sales workers7.8%

Areas within Wollondilly

Bargo Blue Mountains - South Douglas Park - Appin Picton - Tahmoor - Buxton The Oaks - Oakdale Warragamba - Silverdale

Nearby areas

Camden Blue Mountains Penrith Liverpool Campbelltown (NSW)Wingecarribee Fairfield Wollongong

👥 Demographics & Identity