2752, NSW

The community is noticeably younger than the state and national averages, with a high proportion of children and a much lower percentage of seniors at 10.9%. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 5.2% of the population, a figure that has risen since 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia (86.8%), and the area has far fewer overseas-born residents than the state average. English and Irish ancestries are the most common following Australian heritage.

English is the main language for 89.3% of the community. While there are more people using other languages at home than in most similar areas, this is still far below the New South Wales average.

Christianity is the most common faith at 63.9%. Those reporting no religion make up 29.9% of the population, which is well below the national figure, though this group has grown by 17 percentage points since 2011.

Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with only 12.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 41.6% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the state and national figures.

Typical incomes are much higher than in most areas, with a typical weekly family income of $2,508. The number of households earning $3,000 or more per week has risen sharply since 2011 to 32.0%.

Residents are generally healthier than those in similar areas, with lower rates of mental health conditions and fewer people needing help with daily activities, at 4.0%.

A high proportion of residents provide unpaid care for children (32.2%) or perform significant housework, which is well above the national average. However, the volunteering rate is much lower than in most areas.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.1 people per household and a very low proportion of people living alone (14.3%). Most families consist of couples with children, who make up 68.3% of households.

The area is dominated by separate houses (98.8%), most of which have three or more bedrooms. Renting is far less common here than across the state, but typical mortgage payments and weekly rents are both higher than average.

The community is heavily reliant on cars, as only 0.1% of people commute by public transport. Most homes have multiple vehicles, and 23.4% of the workforce now works from home.

Migration into the area is moderate, with 34.3% of people moving in the last five years. There have been very few recent arrivals from overseas, a trend that has fallen since 2011.

Working or looking for work is more common here than in most areas, and the unemployment rate is very low at 2.5%. The local workforce is concentrated in construction, health, and education.

The area ranks very high for overall advantage and access to money and resources, though it scores lower for education and job skills compared to other areas.

This is a mostly car-dependent area with a walkability score far below the state average. While most homes are near a bus stop, very few residents can walk to groceries, health services, or schools within 15 minutes.