Aberfoyle

The area is younger than most, with 20.7% of the population being children under 15, a figure slightly above the national average. Seniors make up 14.0% of residents, which is well below the New South Wales and Australian figures.

Born mostly in Australia (86.0%), this community has a much lower proportion of overseas-born residents (5.8%) than the state or national averages. English, Scottish, and Irish ancestries are the most common.

English is the primary language for 90.9% of the community. The proportion of people using another language at home (2.5%) is far below the New South Wales figure of 26.6%.

The community is strongly religious, with 77.7% identifying as Christian. Only 14.0% of residents report no religion, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Many residents are well-qualified, with 54.5% completing Year 12, a higher rate than most similar areas. Bachelor degrees or higher are held by 19.4% of adults, though this is well below the state average.

This is a high-income area where the typical family earns $3,083 a week, well above the national figure of $2,120. Over half of all households earn $3,000 or more weekly, far exceeding state and national levels.

Residents generally enjoy good health, with only 3.3% needing help with daily activities. Mental health conditions are reported by 3.3% of people, which is well below the national figure of 8.8%.

Volunteerism is very high here at 31.2%, far above the national average of 14.1%. Unpaid childcare is also common, with 30.1% of people caring for children, which is well above the state figure.

There are 3 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. Their typical age is 28, which is noticeably older than the state and national figures.

Homes are larger than usual, with an average of 2.9 people per home. The community is dominated by couples with children (64.1%), while only 7.5% of people live alone.

Every home in Aberfoyle is a separate house, and 95.0% have three or more bedrooms. Ownership is high, with 45.0% of homes owned outright, and typical rents are far below the state and national averages.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with 100% of homes owning at least one vehicle and no public transport available. This is reflected in the fact that 32.4% of people work from home.

The population is very stable, with only 22.2% of residents having moved in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Employment is very high, with 73.1% of adults working or looking for work. The workforce is concentrated in agriculture, forestry, and fishing (63.4%), with over half of all workers in managerial roles.

The area has a walkability score of 0.0, meaning it is completely car-dependent. There are no groceries, health services, parks, or schools within a 15-minute walk.