Belford

Belford is noticeably older than the national average, with a typical resident aged 44. It has a higher proportion of children under 15 than most areas, and the number of people in de facto relationships is well above the state and national figures.

The community is predominantly Australian and English in ancestry, with 82.4% of people born in Australia. This means the proportion of overseas-born residents is far below the New South Wales and national averages.

English is the primary tongue here, used by 90.9% of the population. Consequently, the number of people using another language at home is far below the state and national figures.

Religious affiliation is split, with 51.1% identifying as Christian. Those with no religion make up 42.0% of the population, which is well above the national figure.

Educational attainment is lower than most areas, with only 39.0% of residents completing Year 12, far below the national figure. A large portion of those with qualifications hold a Certificate III or IV.

Belford is a high-earning area where the typical household income is $2,833 a week, far above the national figure. About 21.0% of people earn $2,000 or more weekly, a rate well above the state and national averages.

Residents are slightly more likely to have a long-term health condition than the national average, though the number of people needing help with daily activities is a little below the state figure.

Family responsibilities are high here, with a far above-average number of people caring for children unpaid and doing significant housework. Volunteer rates are also well above the state average.

The First Nations community is small but prosperous, with a typical personal income of $1,125, which is far above the state and national figures.

Homes are large, with an average of 3.4 people per household—well above the national figure. There are no people living alone, and 72.0% of families are couples with children.

Every home in Belford is a separate house, and 97.8% have three or more bedrooms, far above the state average. Most are owned with a mortgage, and typical weekly rents are well above the national figure.

The area is car-dependent, with every home owning at least one vehicle and no one commuting by public transport. The drive time to the city is very long at 114 minutes.

The community has seen significant movement recently, with 39.6% of residents moving house in the last five years.

A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%. Many residents work in manufacturing, accommodation, or food services.

Belford is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk for any residents.