People & Lifestyle Wakefield NSW 2278

What Kind of People Live in Wakefield NSW 2278?

Diversity Levels in Wakefield

The proportion of the population who are not 3rd+ generation Anglo-Australians
Sources: ABS, TORREN and Microburbs, 2006 - 2023

Wakefield

21.5%

Newcastle and Lake Macquarie

22.8%

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Field	Value	VS Newcastle and Lake Macquarie	Trend
Median age	40	Bottom 32%	3% to Jan 2021
Net overseas migration (LGA)	Premium	Premium	Premium
Australian Aboriginal	13.0%	Top 5%	to Dec 2021
Overseas born parents	5.1%	Bottom 19%	51% to Dec 2021

Quality of Life in Wakefield

Full Wakefield Liveability Report

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The proportion of residents who enjoy a healthy, satisfying life.
Sources: ABS, AIHW, DSS, GEOSPATIAL, GOOGLE, TORREN and Microburbs, 2006 - 2045

Wakefield

74.0%

Newcastle and Lake Macquarie

73.7%

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Field	Value	VS Newcastle and Lake Macquarie	Trend
Healthcare Coverage Index	28	Top 10%	Data for Jun 2023
Life satisfaction score (SA2)	80	Top 25%	Data for Dec 2016
Lifestyle Score	69.0	Bottom 15%	Data for May 2023
Mental Health Score	31.0	Bottom 20%	Data for May 2023
Physical Health	73.2%	Bottom 48%	Data for May 2023
Routine disruption post COVID (LGA)	Premium	Premium	Premium

Conservatism in Wakefield

The proportion of the population who hold traditional values.
Sources: ABS, AEC and Microburbs, 2006 - 2023

Wakefield

-99900.0%

Newcastle and Lake Macquarie

29.2%

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Field	Value	VS Newcastle and Lake Macquarie	Trend
% Religious	53.0%	Bottom 42%	Data for May 2023
Intact families	75.0%	Bottom 33%	23% to Jan 2021
Support for: Right Wing Parties (federal level)	33.8%	Bottom 14%	Data for Dec 2022

Convenience Score in Wakefield

Wakefield Amenities Map

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The higher the score, the faster the travel time to regular amenities like work and shopping and the easier it is to access them without private cars.
Sources: ABS, GEOSPATIAL, TORREN and Microburbs, 2006 - 2045

Wakefield

67.0

Newcastle and Lake Macquarie

74.6

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Field	Value	VS Newcastle and Lake Macquarie	Trend
Public transport commuters	0.0%	Bottom 35%	Data for Dec 2021
Vehicles per household	2.7	Top 17%	20% to Jan 2021
Bicycle commuters	0.0%	Bottom 38%	Data for Dec 2021
Distance to the nearest city	22 km	Bottom 36%	Data for Mar 2023
Walk commuters	0.0%	Bottom 19%	Data for Dec 2021

Hip Score in Wakefield

Wakefield Hip Score & Guide

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The higher the score, the more fashionable and lively an area is: a trendy, progressive population with easy access to nightlife and culture.
Sources: ABS, AEC, GOOGLE and Microburbs, 2006 - 2023

Wakefield

55.0

Newcastle and Lake Macquarie

60.9

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Field	Value	VS Newcastle and Lake Macquarie	Trend
Gay marriage support (CED)	64%	Top 37%	Data for Nov 2017
Hip Venues	0	Bottom 27%	Data for Aug 2023
Late Night Venues	0.0	Bottom 43%	Data for May 2023
No religion	47.4%	Top 43%	69% to Jan 2021
Postgraduates	2.1%	Top 36%	to Dec 2021
Potentially Hip Demographics	32.0%	Bottom 13%	27% to Jan 2021
Support for: Left Wing Parties (federal level)	49.9%	Top 16%	Data for Dec 2022
Visitors	0.0%	Bottom 37%	to 0 to Jan 2021

Community Score in Wakefield

Wakefield Community Report

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The higher the score, the more time residents spend contributing the local community and the more connected residents are to their community.
Sources: ABS, GOOGLE and Microburbs, 2006 - 2023

Wakefield

84.0

Newcastle and Lake Macquarie

85.6

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Field	Value	VS Newcastle and Lake Macquarie	Trend
Community Groups	0.0	Bottom 31%	Data for May 2023
Community support (LGA)	93.9%	Bottom 30%	Data for Dec 2014
Volunteers	43.5%	Top 31%	4% to Jan 2021

Family Score in Wakefield

Wakefield School and Park Map

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The higher the score, the more suitable the suburb is to families with children: good schools, safe, plentiful families, child-friendly amenities like playgrounds
Sources: ABS, DSS, TORREN and Microburbs, 2006 - 2023

Wakefield

72.0

Newcastle and Lake Macquarie

74.1

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Field	Value	VS Newcastle and Lake Macquarie	Trend
Total children in preschool (LGA)	3220	Top 3%	8% to Dec 2020
Family households	73.8%	Top 46%	7% to Jan 2021
Stay at home mothers	10.0%	Top 8%	to Dec 2021
Parenting payment recipients (single) (Postcode)	Premium	Premium	Premium