Bakers Swamp

The community is far older than the national figure, with a typical age of 49 and over 23% of residents aged 65 or over. Children under 15 make up only 5% of the population, which is far below the New South Wales average.

Most residents were born in Australia, with English and Australian being the most common ancestries. Those born overseas make up 13.3% of the population, which is far below the state and national figures.

English is the only language used at home by 98.3% of residents. No one in the area speaks little or no English, a figure well below the national average.

Christianity is the main religion for 71.7% of the population. Those reporting no religion make up 25% of the area, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

A high number of residents have completed Year 12, and 20.4% hold a bachelor degree or higher. There are no schools within 3 km of the area.

Typical weekly household income is $1,791, which is about the same as the national figure. A higher than usual 26.1% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Mental health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 11.7% of residents. About 6.7% of people need help with daily activities, which is slightly above the national average.

Volunteering is common, with 20.4% of people pitching in, well above the state average. However, unpaid care for children and housework is much lower than in other areas, consistent with the older age of the population.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area.

Living arrangements are unusual, as 56.5% of people live alone, far above the national average. This helps explain why the typical home size is smaller than usual, at 2.2 people.

Every single home is a separate house, and 47.8% are owned outright, far above the national average. Typical weekly rent is $180, which is much lower than the national figure.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes available. This is reflected in the fact that 41.4% of people work from home, far above the national average.

The population is very stable, with only 21.7% of residents moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is very high at 75.9%, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%. Nearly half of the workforce works in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

Bakers Swamp is completely car-dependent, with no shops, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk. Its walkability score is 0.0, far below the state average.