Backmede

The community is far older than the national figure, with people aged 65 and over making up 24.2% of the population. In contrast, children under 15 are much less common here at 11.8%, well below the state average of 18.2%.

The population is overwhelmingly born in Australia, with only 5.2% born overseas, a figure far below the state average. Most residents claim Australian, English, Irish, or Scottish ancestry.

English is the primary language for 90.2% of residents, and very few use another language at home. This is far below the 26.6% seen across New South Wales.

Over half of the residents identify as Christian, while 36.6% report having no religion. This lack of religious affiliation is a little below the national figure.

School qualifications are lower than the state average, with 43.9% of residents having completed Year 12. Those with degrees are far less common here, at 15.4%, compared to 27.8% in New South Wales.

Typical household incomes are about the same as the national figure at $1,843 per week. However, high earners are rare, as no households earn $3,000 or more weekly.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 33.3% of residents. This includes higher-than-average rates of asthma and arthritis.

Residents are much more likely to provide unpaid care or do heavy housework than people in most other areas. Volunteers make up 17.7% of the community, which is well above the national figure.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is very small, and the few First Nations residents are far older than the state typical age.

Families tend to be larger here, with 2.8 people per home. Most households consist of couples with children, while very few people live alone.

Every home in Backmede is a separate detached house, and 80.4% have three or more bedrooms. Renting is far less common than the state average, with 39.3% of homes owned outright.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops and every home owns at least one motor vehicle. Most people drive to work, and 17.7% work from home.

The population is relatively stable, with only 27.2% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average.

The local economy is driven by agriculture, forestry and fishing, which employ a quarter of the workforce. Many residents work in management or as technicians and tradespeople.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no shops, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk. There are no public transport routes or intersections in the area.