Belimbla Park

The community is relatively young, with a typical resident aged 39 and a higher proportion of children than the state average. There is a notable First Nations presence at 5.2%, which is a little above the national figure of 3.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a much lower proportion of overseas-born people than the state and national averages. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Irish and Italian.

English is the dominant language for 91.0% of the community. While the share of people using another language at home is higher than in similar areas, it remains far below the New South Wales and national figures.

Christianity is the most common affiliation for 70.3% of residents. The proportion of people reporting no religion is 25.3%, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

The area has a lower rate of Year 12 completion than most areas, sitting far below the national figure of 58.8%. Many adults hold a Certificate III or IV, and the most common fields of study are engineering and management.

Typical household incomes are much higher than in most similar areas, and a little above the New South Wales figure. This is reflected in the 27.1% of households earning $3,000 or more a week, which is well above the national average.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, sitting well above the national figure of 27.7%. Arthritis and asthma are the most frequently reported conditions.

Residents spend a lot of time on home life, with 30.2% doing 15 or more hours of unpaid housework weekly, a figure well above the national average. This is consistent with the high number of families with children in the area.

The First Nations community is larger than in about 74% of similar areas. However, this group is noticeably younger than the state and national averages, and their typical personal income is well below the national figure.

Homes here are among the largest at this level, with 3.3 people per home compared to the national figure of 2.5. Very few people live alone, and most households consist of couples with children.

The area is dominated by large separate houses, with 86.5% having three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare at just 3.5%, though those with mortgages face typical monthly payments that are well above the national average.

Cars are essential, as no homes are without a motor vehicle and 52.5% of people drive to work. While there are many public transport stops per person, no one uses public transport to commute.

The population is relatively stable, with far fewer people moving house in the last five years compared to the state and national averages. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

About 62.4% of adults are working or looking for work, which is a little above the national figure. Local residents are most commonly employed in construction, health care, and education.

The area is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Most residents cannot reach groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.