Berry - Kangaroo Valley

The community is far older than the national figure, with 35.2% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 13.8% of the population, which is well below the New South Wales average of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born people (15.9%) than the national average of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 92% of the community. Only 2.9% of people use another language at home, which is far below the state figure of 26.6%.

About 43% of residents report having no religion, a figure that rose 19 points since 2011. This is well above the national figure of 38.9%.

The area is well-qualified, with 26.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. While 51.1% finished Year 12, this is well below the state average of 58.9%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,429, which is well below the New South Wales figure of $1,829. However, the number of households earning over $3,000 a week rose 13 points since 2011.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 34.7% of people. Arthritis is the most reported condition at 14.4%.

Volunteerism is very high, with 23.6% of people volunteering, far above the national figure of 14.1%. The area also has a high number of former Defence Force members.

First Nations residents have an unemployment rate of 0.0%, which is far below the national average of 12.3%. Their typical personal income is also well above the national figure.

Homes are typically smaller than average, with 2.3 people per house. About 27.6% of people live alone, which is a little above the national average.

Home ownership is very strong, with 55% of houses owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%. Renting is much less common here than in other areas.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with only 0.2% of people using public transport to commute. However, 24.8% of the workforce now works from home, a big increase since 2011.

The community is relatively stable, with 35.6% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national average. Recent overseas arrivals are also very low at 3.9%.

Only 48.4% of adults are working or looking for work, far below the national figure of 61.1%. The unemployment rate is very low at 3.2%.

The area enjoys a high level of general advantage, ranking better than 70% of all areas. This is reflected in strong access to money and resources.

The region is wetter and cooler than the state average, with annual rainfall far above the New South Wales figure and lower average maximum temperatures.

Most residents are car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Only 18.5% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services.