Blue Mountains - North

The community is far older than typical for New South Wales, with 35.7% of people aged 65 and over. However, there is also a very high proportion of children under 15 at 32.1%, which is far above the national figure.

People born overseas make up 21.4% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 27.7%.

No one in this area uses a language other than English at home, a figure far below the New South Wales average of 26.6%.

Those with no religion make up 20.7% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

There are 24 schools within 3 km, which is more than about 60% of similar areas.

Incomes are well below the national figure, with a typical personal weekly income of $575, which has fallen by $125 since 2011.

No one in this area reports needing help with daily activities, which is well below the state average of 5.8%.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living here, making it one of the smallest populations at this level.

One-parent families are well above the national average at 19.0%, while homes are very small, with a typical 1.8 people per household.

Typical monthly home-loan payments are $2,353, which is well above the national figure and has risen by $620 since 2011.

While public transport departures per 1,000 people are among the highest at this level, there are only 2 stops and 3 routes serving the area.

The most common industries people work in is Transport & warehousing at 43%, ahead of Agriculture, forestry & fishing (0%).

Economic activity is very low, with only 3 businesses and a total population estimate of 9 people.

The area is much wetter and cooler than most, with average annual rainfall far above the state figure and a maximum temperature of 22.1 degrees.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 1.0, as no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.