2568, NSW

The typical resident is 54, making the area far older than the national figure of 38. People aged 65 and over make up 39.3% of the population, a figure that rose 14 points since 2011, while children under 15 are much less common here than in most other areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 10.7% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. Those with European roots are most common, with Australian, English, and Irish being the primary ancestries.

English is the dominant language, spoken by 79.6% of people at home. Only 5.7% use another language and just 0.2% speak little or no English, which is well below the national average.

Christianity is the most common faith at 63.3%. Those reporting no religion make up 20.8% of the community, a figure that is far below the national average but has risen 8.7 points since 2011.

Education levels are lower than the state average, with only 38.6% of residents completing Year 12. Around 16.8% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, a figure that has barely changed since 2011.

The area is quite affluent, with 25.4% of households earning $3,000 or more a week. While typical weekly personal incomes are a little below the national figure, a higher-than-usual 10.7% of people earn over $2,000 a week.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 32.3% of people, with arthritis being the most frequent. About 6.1% of residents need help with daily activities, though this is lower than it was in 2011.

The community has a strong connection to the military, with 3.9% of people having served in the Defence Force. Volunteering is much lower than in most areas, falling 11 points since 2011 to reach 11.6%.

Families with children are common, making up 62.7% of households, though one-parent families are very rare at 3.3%. People living alone account for 23.4% of the population, an increase of 7 points since 2011.

Most people live in separate houses, and 33.7% own their homes outright. Renting is very uncommon at 8.0%, and those who do rent pay a typical weekly amount of $450, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with no residents commuting by public transport. However, working from home is very popular, with 27.1% of the workforce doing so, a massive increase from 4.2% in 2011.

The population is very stable, as only 21.2% of people have moved in the last five years, which is far below the national figure. There were no recent arrivals from overseas recorded in the 2021 census.

The local workforce is much smaller than in most areas, with only 44.9% of adults working or looking for work. Unemployment is very low at 1.5%, and the biggest industries are construction and education.

The area is highly advantaged, ranking in the top 10% for overall advantage and the very highest for access to money and resources.

The neighbourhood is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score of 2.4. Residents have almost no access to groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.