Balgownie - Fairy Meadow

The area is slightly older than the national average, with a typical resident aged 40 and a higher-than-usual proportion of seniors aged 65 and over. The population grew by 7.6% since 2011, and those in de facto relationships rose by 2.5 points in that time.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a lower proportion of overseas-born people compared to the state and nation. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Italian and Irish.

While 17.6% of people use another language at home—which is higher than most similar areas—this is still well below the New South Wales average. English remains the dominant language used at home.

A third of the population reports having no religion, a figure that rose 18 points since 2011. This is higher than the state average, though still a little below the national figure.

The area is well-educated, with a higher-than-usual share of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This qualification level rose 7.5 points since 2011, and the area has a high number of schools and school enrolments.

Typical weekly household incomes are about $1,635, which is around the middle for its level. Since 2011, the typical household income has risen by $603.

More people here need help with daily activities or live with a long-term health condition than in most similar areas. Arthritis and mental health are the most commonly reported long-term conditions.

Volunteering is around the middle for its level, though it fell 3.5 points since 2011. More people here provide unpaid care or do significant housework than in most similar areas.

The First Nations community is larger than in about 80% of similar areas. This group has an unemployment rate of 6.7%, which is well below the national figure, and a Year 12 completion rate far above the state average.

About 27.5% of people live alone, which is higher than the state and national figures. One-parent families are also more common here than in most similar areas.

A high 38.2% of homes are owned outright, well above the national average. However, the typical monthly mortgage payment of $2,219 is much higher than in most similar areas.

Working from home is very common here, with 26.9% of the workforce doing so. While there are many public transport stops, only 1.5% of people use them to commute, and the drive time to the city is quite long at 63 minutes.

The population is relatively stable, with fewer people moving house in the last five years compared to most other areas. Recent arrivals from overseas fell 5 points since 2011.

Full-time employment is much lower than in most similar areas, and adults working or looking for work is also lower. The most common industries for local workers are health, social assistance, and education.

The area is more advantaged than about 60% of all areas, with a strong score for education and job skills. It also has a high number of businesses, ranking in the top 21% of similar areas.

The area receives much more rainfall than most of New South Wales, with an average of 1,371mm. Temperatures are slightly cooler than the state average, with a lower maximum and higher minimum.

Most homes are within a short walk of a park, school, or public transport. However, it is much harder to reach groceries or health services on foot than in most other parts of the state.