Alectown

The community is far older than the state and national averages, with 23.2% of people aged 65 and over. This trend is mirrored in the marital status of residents, as 65.9% are married and very few people, just 2.7%, are in de facto relationships.

Most residents were born in Australia (86.8%) and few were born overseas (6.6%), which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, accounting for 47.0% and 45.0% respectively.

English is the primary language for 94.0% of the population. Only 4.0% of residents use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

The area is strongly religious, with 82.8% of people identifying as Christian. Only 13.2% of residents report no religion, a figure far below the national average of 38.9%.

Qualifications are lower than the state average, with only 14.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. The most common highest qualification is a Certificate III or IV, held by 28.6% of residents.

Typical family income is $2,125 and typical household income is $1,803, both of which are about the same as the national figures. Higher earners are present, with 21.7% of households earning $3,000 or more a week.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 35.8% of people reporting a long-term health condition. Mental health conditions are also much higher than the national figure, affecting 13.2% of residents.

Community spirit is high, with 34.1% of people volunteering, which is far above the national figure of 14.1%. This is consistent with a high rate of unpaid care, with 22.2% of residents providing care for others.

There are four First Nations people in the area. The typical personal income for this group is $450, which is well below the New South Wales figure of $600.

People are more likely to live alone here than in most areas, with 30.0% of households consisting of one person. However, the most common family type remains couples with children at 64.9%.

Housing is almost exclusively separate houses, and 55.0% of homes are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%. Rents are also much lower than average, with a typical weekly rent of $160.

The area is heavily car-dependent, as no one commutes by public transport. While there are two public transport stops, the walk to the nearest stop is 34 minutes, which is higher than most areas.

The population is relatively stable, with 30.1% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

The area has a very high rate of people working or looking for work at 68.3%, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%. Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the primary industries, employing 40.2% of the workforce.

The area is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.6. There are no parks, schools, or grocery stores within a 15-minute walk of any home.