Kincumber - Picketts Valley

The community is far older than the national figure, with 30.3% of people aged 65 and over. This proportion of seniors has risen by 4.6 points since 2011. The total population grew by 7.1% over the last decade to reach 7,615 people.

Those born overseas make up 16.8% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. English (45.6%) and Australian (39.7%) are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 90.6% of residents. Only 4.8% of people use another language at home, a figure far below the New South Wales average of 26.6%.

A large portion of the community—38.5%—reports having no religion, which is about the same as the national figure. This has seen a significant increase of 21 points since 2011.

Educational qualifications are lower than in most similar areas, with 17.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, Year 12 completion rose by 8.9 points since 2011 to 47.3%.

Typical household income is $1,343 a week, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. While personal incomes have risen by $212 since 2011, they remain lower than the state average.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 36.2% of residents. This is consistent with the older population, as 8.7% of people need help with daily activities.

Unpaid housework is more common here than in most areas, with 24.5% of people doing 15 or more hours a week. A higher than average 3.2% of residents have served in the Defence Force.

First Nations people in the area have a much lower unemployment rate (0.0%) and higher typical personal income ($721) compared to the national figures.

A high number of people live alone (31.7%), which is well above the national figure of 25.6%. One-parent families make up 14.7% of households.

Renters are far less common here than across Australia, making up only 17.7% of households. Separate houses are the main dwelling type, though they have fallen slightly to 66.2% since 2011.

Working from home has surged by 22 points since 2011 to 25.8%. While 95.6% of homes are within a 10 minute walk of public transport, very few people (0.7%) use it to commute.

The population is relatively stable, with 32.6% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

The number of adults working or looking for work is much lower than most areas at 50.0%. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, which is a little below the national figure.

The area's overall advantage score is 992, which is just below the national average. It contains 610 businesses and has seen very little population growth since 2021.

The area is very wet, with average annual rainfall of 1,505mm, far above the New South Wales average of 515mm. Minimum temperatures are also well above the state average.

Most homes are within a short walk of a park or public transport, but few have easy access to essentials. Only 35.6% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, far below the state average of 67.7%.