Aylmerton

The area is far older than the rest of the country, with 20% of residents aged 65 or over. Children under 15 make up only 14.9% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.

About 19% of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than in similar areas, though still well below the New South Wales average. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, and Scottish.

English is the primary language for nearly 90% of the community. While 7.7% of people use another language at home—a rate higher than in most similar areas—no residents reported speaking little or no English.

Religious views are split, with 55.9% of people identifying as Christian. Another 39% have no religion, which is about the same as the national figure.

Educational qualifications are lower than the state average, with only 16.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. About 44.6% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,825, which is higher than in most similar areas and about the same as the state average. However, only 16.7% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Mental health conditions are slightly more common here than in the rest of the state at 9.2%. Additionally, 6.2% of people need help with daily activities, which is higher than in most similar areas.

Volunteer rates are much lower than in most similar areas, with only 12.4% of people volunteering. Unpaid care for children and housework is also lower than the national average.

First Nations people make up 4.6% of the population, a little above the state average. This group is far older and earns significantly more than First Nations people elsewhere, with a typical personal income of $1,042 per week.

Homes here are smaller than average, with 2.3 people per dwelling. About 29.5% of people live alone, which is well above the national figure of 25.6%.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 87.2% have three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare at 11.5%, far below the national rate of 30.6%.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no one using public transport to commute and every home owning at least one vehicle. Most residents drive to work, as there are no public transport stops in the area.

Aylmerton has seen significant movement, with 42.2% of people moving house in the last five years. This is slightly higher than the national average of 40.7%.

A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work, at 69.7%, which is far above the state average. The most common industries for local workers are health care, social assistance, and retail.

The area is heavily car-dependent with a very low walkability score of 1.4. Aside from parks, there are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.