Berowra Waters

The area is much older than most, with 26.6% of residents aged 65 and over, which is well above the national figure of 17.2%. De facto relationships are also much more common here than in other similar areas.

People born overseas make up 21.3% of the population, which is much higher than in similar areas, though well below the state average. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, Scottish, and Irish.

English is the primary language for 84.6% of the community. Only 3% of residents use another language at home, a figure far below the national average of 22.3%.

People with no religion make up 42.6% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the most common affiliation at 46.2%.

Residents are highly qualified, with 38.2% holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure of 26.3%. This is consistent with the high proportion of people who completed Year 12.

The community is wealthy, with a typical personal weekly income of $1,097, which is well above the national figure of $805. Around 19.1% of people earn $2,000 or more a week.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 33.1% of residents. However, no one reported needing help with daily activities.

Volunteering is common, with 21.1% of people helping out, well above the national figure of 14.1%. There is also a higher rate of people doing 15 or more hours of unpaid housework.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living here, which is lower than most other areas. The very small First Nations population present is far older than the national average.

Homes are smaller than usual, with only 2.1 people per home. About 29.5% of people live alone, which is well above the national figure of 25.6%.

Every single home is a separate house, and 62.3% are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%. There are no renters in the area.

Working from home is very common at 46.1%, far above the national average of 21%. While there are a few public transport stops, no one uses public transport to commute.

About 36.8% of residents moved in the last five years, which is higher than in similar areas. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Only 50% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure of 61.1%. Those who are employed are often professionals or managers.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1. This is due to very few amenities within walking distance and a steep terrain slope of 40.4%.