Bellbird Heights

The community has a much higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people than most areas, at 10.3%. It is also slightly younger than the national figure, with 19.4% of residents being children under 15.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up only 7.0%, which is far below the state and national figures. English, Scottish, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 94.4% of the community. Only 3.4% of people use another language at home, which is far below the New South Wales average of 26.6%.

A high proportion of residents report no religion at 43.9%, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the most common faith, held by 51.6% of the population.

Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with only 10.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the state average of 27.8%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,487, which is a little below the national figure of $1,746. Personal incomes are also slightly lower than the state and national averages.

Health challenges are much more common here than in most areas, with 37.8% of people living with a long-term health condition. This includes a high rate of mental health conditions at 12.7%.

Caregiving is a major part of local life, with 30.8% of people caring for children unpaid, which is well above the national average. However, the volunteer rate is much lower than in most similar areas.

First Nations residents are noticeably younger than those in the state and nation, with a typical age of 20. While household incomes are well below the national figure, the unemployment rate for this group is 0.0%.

Homes tend to be larger than usual, with 2.6 people per home. There is also a much higher rate of one-parent families at 20.6%, compared to the national figure of 14.1%.

The area is dominated by separate houses, which make up 95.1% of homes. A large majority of these are three or more bedrooms, and 41.6% are owned outright, far above the national average.

While 100% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport, 0.0% of people actually use it to commute. Most residents rely on cars, and 62.6% drive themselves to work.

The community is relatively stable, with 31.3% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national average. There were no recent arrivals from overseas recorded.

Mining is the most common industry for local workers at 13.7%. Overall, 57.5% of adults are working or looking for work, which is a little below the national figure.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 3.5. While parks and transport are close by, no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.