Horsley - Kembla Grange

The area is much younger than the national figure, with 23.8% of people being children under 15. This contributes to a low proportion of seniors, as those aged 65 and over make up only 11.0%, which is well below the New South Wales average.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a far lower percentage of overseas-born people (16.6%) compared to the state average of 29.3%. English and Scottish are the most common ancestries after Australian.

English is the primary language for 85.1% of people. Those using another language at home make up 12.5% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 22.3%.

Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 56.4%. The number of people reporting no religion has risen sharply since 2011 to reach 37.2%, which is well above the state average.

Education levels have risen since 2011, with 51.5% of adults now completing Year 12. However, the proportion of residents with a bachelor degree or higher (18.2%) remains well below the national figure.

The community is relatively affluent, with a typical household income of $2,286 per week, which is well above the national figure. Nearly 30% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, a figure that has risen 18 points since 2011.

Mental health conditions are more common here than in most similar areas, affecting 9.8% of the population. Around 28.8% of residents live with a long-term health condition, which is a little above the state average.

Unpaid care for children is very common, with 35.9% of people providing this support—far above the state average. In contrast, volunteering is much lower than in most areas at 9.6%.

First Nations people make up 3.7% of the population and are notably young, with a typical age of 17. They experience high economic advantage, with a typical personal income of $857 and a very low unemployment rate of 2.1%.

Homes are larger than usual, with 3.0 people per household and a very low rate of people living alone (12.1%). Most families consist of couples with children, who make up 66.5% of households.

The landscape is dominated by detached houses, which make up 94.1% of dwellings. These are typically large, with 96% of homes having three or more bedrooms, though typical monthly mortgage payments are high at $2,186.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with 55.7% of people driving to work and only 0.6% using public transport. However, working from home has surged to 22.3% since 2011.

There has been significant movement into the area, with 45.2% of residents moving here in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are much less common than in the rest of the state.

The workforce is very active, with 70.2% of adults working or looking for work—far above the national figure. The unemployment rate is low at 3.4%, with many residents employed in health, construction, and retail.

The area ranks very high for access to money and resources, with a maximum score of 10. It is generally an advantaged area, with a population that continues to grow rapidly.

The area experiences much higher rainfall than the New South Wales average, receiving 1,390mm annually. Temperatures are slightly cooler than the state average, with a typical maximum of 21.3°C.

The neighborhood is mostly car-dependent, with a low walkability score of 3.7. Very few residents can walk to health services (1.7%) or groceries (27.0%) within 15 minutes.