Morisset - Cooranbong

The population is noticeably older than the national figure, with 27.7% of people aged 65 and over. There is also a strong First Nations presence, with 5.6% of residents identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, a figure that has risen since 2011.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 82.3% born here. Only 13.5% of residents were born overseas, which is far below the New South Wales figure of 29.3%.

English is the primary language for almost everyone, with 90.8% speaking only English at home. Very few people, just 0.6%, speak little or no English, which is well below the national average.

Over half of the population (55.9%) identifies as Christian. Those with no religion make up 36.5% of the community, a figure that has risen by 19 percentage points since 2011.

Qualifications are lower than in most areas, with only 15.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is also much lower than the state average at 39.9%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,378, which is well below the New South Wales figure of $1,829. Personal incomes are also much lower than most areas, with a typical weekly pay of $660.

Health challenges are common here, as 38.6% of people have a long-term health condition. This is far above the national average, and nearly 10% of residents need help with daily activities.

Unpaid care is a regular part of life, with 13.1% of people providing unpaid care. Volunteer rates are around 15.5%, which is a little above the national figure.

There are 1,013 First Nations people in the area, and they are noticeably younger than those in other areas, with a typical age of 21. Unemployment for this group is 6.6%, which is well below the national figure.

Family life is varied, with 53.4% of homes being couples with children and 15.0% being one-parent families. About 27% of residents live alone.

Most people live in separate houses (83.9%), and 36.6% own their homes outright, which is well above the state average. Renting is far less common here than elsewhere in New South Wales, at just 22%.

The area is very car-dependent, with only 0.6% of people commuting by public transport. While there are many public transport stops, the walk to the nearest one is much longer than in most areas.

The community is quite mobile, with 43.5% of people moving house in the last five years. However, recent arrivals from overseas are much lower than in most areas at 6.1%.

Working rates are much lower than most areas, with only 51.2% of adults working or looking for work. The most common industries are health care, social assistance, and construction.

The population is growing rapidly, with a 16.5% increase since 2021. However, the area ranks lower than 60% of similar places for overall advantage and job skills.

The area is much wetter than the rest of the state, with an average annual rainfall of 1,254mm. Temperatures are around the state average.

Most of the area is car-dependent, and only 31.6% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of basic amenities. Access to groceries, schools, and health services is far below the state average.