Ben Lomond

Children under 15 make up 26.7% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%. However, the typical resident is 47, far older than the Australian average of 38.

The area is predominantly Australian-born, with only 8.9% of people born overseas, far below the state and national averages. Those with overseas ancestry are most commonly English, Australian, Irish, or Scottish.

English is the primary language for 88.9% of residents. Only 4.4% use another language at home, which is far below the New South Wales figure of 26.6%.

Most residents are Christian, accounting for 57.8% of the population. Those with no religion make up 31.9%, a figure slightly below the state average.

Half of the residents have completed Year 12, though this is well below the national figure of 58.8%. Qualifications are often linked to the land, with 25.5% of degrees in agriculture and environment.

Incomes are generally lower than the national figure, with a typical household earning $1,231 a week. However, 19.6% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is higher than most similar areas.

Residents are generally healthier than those in similar areas, with only 17.0% reporting a long-term health condition, far below the national figure of 27.7%.

Volunteering is very common here, with 29.3% of people volunteering, far above the national figure of 14.1%.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area, which is well below the New South Wales average of 3.4%.

Family life varies widely, as 33.3% of people live alone—well above the national figure—while 59% of households are couples with children.

Housing is exclusively detached houses, and 54.9% are owned outright, far above the national figure. These homes are typically large, with 94.1% having three or more bedrooms.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no public transport stops. This is reflected in the workforce, where 35.9% of people work from home, far above the national average.

The community has seen some movement, with 41.4% of residents having moved house in the last five years, a little above the state average.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the main industries, employing 53.1% of the workforce. More adults are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas.

The area is car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.5, far below the state average. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.