Balmoral

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 6.3% of the population, which is much higher than in most similar areas. The community is noticeably older than the state and national figures, with a typical resident aged 45.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a far lower proportion of overseas-born people than the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language here, with only 3.6% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national and state averages.

A large number of residents report having no religion, at 46.2%, which is well above the national figure.

Adults with a bachelor degree or higher make up 17.7% of the population, which is higher than most similar areas but well below the state average. Many residents have completed a Certificate III or IV.

Typical household incomes are a little above the national figure, and typical family incomes are about the same as the state average. This is consistent with a higher than usual proportion of households earning $3,000 or more per week.

Residents face more health challenges than most, with long-term health conditions affecting 35.5% of the population. This includes a much higher rate of mental health conditions compared to the rest of the country.

Many residents provide unpaid care, including 28.1% who care for children, which is a little above the national figure. However, the rate of volunteering is much lower than in most similar areas.

First Nations people in this area have a much higher Year 12 completion rate than the national average. Additionally, 13.0% speak a First Nations language, which is well above the New South Wales figure.

Homes tend to be larger than usual, with 2.6 people per household. This is reflected in the family mix, where 58% are couples with children and very few people live alone.

The area is almost entirely made up of separate houses, and 90.4% of homes have three or more bedrooms. This is far above the state and national figures.

The community is highly car-dependent, as 0% of people commute by public transport. Almost every home owns a vehicle, with 39.9% of households having two cars.

The population is relatively stable, with a lower proportion of people moving in the last five years compared to the state and national figures.

More adults are working or looking for work than in most similar areas. The most common industries for local workers are health care, social assistance, and construction.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with no homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services. While most residents live near a public transport stop, they lack other walkable amenities.