Bendoura

The community is noticeably older than the state and national averages, though it has a higher proportion of children under 15 than most similar areas. Very few residents identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and de facto relationships are much less common than in most other areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a much lower proportion of overseas-born people compared to the rest of the state. Those with overseas heritage most commonly cite English, Scottish, or Irish ancestry.

While a higher proportion of people here use another language at home than in most similar areas, this is still far below the New South Wales average. Everyone in the community speaks English to some extent.

The area is far more likely to have no religion than the typical Australian community, with 55.6% of residents reporting no religious affiliation.

Residents are well-qualified, with a much higher share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher than most similar areas. This is consistent with a workforce where one in three people works as a professional.

High earners are common here, as the share of households earning over $3,000 a week is well above the national figure. Typical personal weekly incomes are about the same as the state and national averages.

The community is in good health, with a much lower rate of mental health conditions and a lower proportion of people with long-term health conditions than most similar areas. No residents reported needing help with daily activities.

Residents are very active in their community, with a much higher rate of volunteering and unpaid care than the state average. This includes a very high proportion of people caring for children unpaid and performing housework.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in the current census for this area.

Family life is central to the area, with over 60% of households consisting of couples with children. This helps explain why homes are larger, with more people per home than the national average.

Housing is almost entirely made up of detached houses, with 80.5% having three or more bedrooms. Notably, there are no renters in the community, and many more homes are owned outright than in the typical New South Wales area.

The area is entirely car-dependent, as there are no public transport stops or routes available. Every single home owns at least one motor vehicle.

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

The local workforce is active, with a higher rate of people working or looking for work than the national figure. There is currently no unemployment in the area, and many residents work in agriculture or public administration.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk. It has a walkability score of zero, far below the state average.