Branxton - Greta - Pokolbin

The area is younger than the state average, with a typical resident aged 36 and a high proportion of children under 15. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 7.3% of the community, which is well above the national figure of 3.2%.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 9.0% born overseas, a figure far below the national average. Most residents claim Australian, English, Irish or Scottish ancestry.

English is the primary language here, with 92.6% of people using it only. Only 3.6% of residents use another language at home, which is far lower than the national figure of 22.3%.

More than half of residents identify as Christian, while 38.7% have no religion. This lack of religious affiliation has risen sharply, climbing 20 points since 2011.

Qualifications are lower than in most areas, with only 14.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, the share of people who completed Year 12 has risen by 9.8 points since 2011.

Typical incomes are a little above the national figure, with typical families earning $2,360 a week. High earners are common, as 16.4% of people earn $2,000 or more each week.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 30% of people. Mental health conditions are also more frequent, reported by 9.7% of residents.

Unpaid care is a significant part of local life, with 33% of people caring for children and 26% doing significant housework, both figures well above the national average.

First Nations residents in this area have a much higher typical household income of $2,254 compared to the state. They are also noticeably younger and have a much lower unemployment rate of 5.8%.

Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 2.8 people per household. This is consistent with the fact that 60% of families are couples with children and very few people live alone.

The area is dominated by detached houses, which make up 94.4% of all dwellings. Huge homes are the norm, with 90% having three or more bedrooms, far above the national figure.

Car dependence is extremely high, with only 0.2% of people commuting by public transport. This is reflected in the same fact that 42.2% of homes own two vehicles.

The community is quite mobile, with 45.9% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are lower than the state average at 9.1%.

The workforce is very active, with 68.5% of adults working or looking for work, well above the national figure. Many residents work in mining, healthcare, or the hospitality sector.

The area has seen massive recent growth, with the population estimate increasing by 28.3% since 2021. While residents generally have good access to money and resources, job skills are ranked lower than in most areas.

The area is warmer than the state average, with a typical maximum temperature of 25.4 degrees. Annual rainfall is 814mm, which is well above the New South Wales average.

The area is mostly car-dependent and lacks walkable services, with 0% of homes within a 15-minute walk of health services. Only 20.9% of homes have a 15-minute-city walkshed.