Moss Vale - Berrima

The community is noticeably older than the state and national average, with 24.6% of people aged 65 and over, a figure that rose 5.0 points since 2011. This seniority is reflected in the typical age of 45. The population has grown to 10,648 people.

Most residents were born in Australia (77.1%), and the area has far fewer overseas-born residents than the state and national figures. English, Australian, Scottish, and Irish ancestries are the most common.

English is the primary language for 86.2% of the community. The proportion of people using another language at home is far below the state and national averages, though it has risen 3.6 points since 2011.

Over half of the population identifies as Christian. The number of people reporting no religion rose 20 points since 2011 to reach 37.2%, which is a little below the national figure.

Adults with a bachelor degree or higher make up 22.1% of the population, which is well below the state and national averages. However, both university degrees and Year 12 completion rates have risen since 2011.

Typical household weekly income is $1,552, which is a little below the national figure. Higher earners are becoming more common, with the proportion of households earning $3,000 or more a week rising 14 points since 2011.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most similar areas, with 32.2% of residents affected. This is well above the national figure, and mental health conditions are also a little more frequent than usual.

Volunteering is more common here than in most areas, though the rate fell slightly since 2011. A higher than average 24.5% of people spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework.

First Nations people make up 2.9% of the population, which is higher than most similar areas. The unemployment rate for this group is 6.5%, which is well below the national figure of 12.3%.

Living arrangements vary, with 27.9% of people living alone, which is a little above the national figure. One-parent families are also more common here than in most similar areas.

Housing is dominated by separate houses (88.2%) and large homes, with 82.5% having three or more bedrooms. Ownership is strong, as 39.2% of homes are owned outright, well above the national average.

Most people drive to work, and only 0.9% use public transport. While there are many public transport stops, the walk to the nearest one is much longer than in most areas.

The area is seeing a fair amount of movement, with 42.1% of residents having moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 11.3% of the population.

The unemployment rate is 3.4%, which is much lower than in most similar areas. Many residents work in health care, social assistance, or the hospitality sector.

The area has an overall advantage score of 1,004, which is slightly above the national average. It is home to 1,201 businesses.

The climate is cooler and wetter than the state average, with a much lower average maximum temperature of 19.8 degrees and far higher annual rainfall.

The area is only somewhat walkable, with far fewer homes within a 15-minute walk of schools, health services, or groceries compared to the state average.