Berridale

The typical resident is 45, which is noticeably older than the national figure. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 20.8% of the population, a figure well above both the state and national averages.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 9.7% of the population, which is far below the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the main language here, with only 3.2% of people using another language at home. This is far below the figures for New South Wales and Australia.

People with no religion make up 44.5% of the community, which is far above the state average. This is the most common response, though Christianity is nearly as prevalent at 44.4%.

About 48.1% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure. Those with a bachelor degree or higher make up 16.9% of adults, also well below the state average.

Typical household income is $1,455 a week, which is well below the New South Wales figure. Only 15.1% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, a figure far below the state average.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 31.3% of people. Mental health conditions are also a little more frequent than the state and national figures.

Volunteering is very common, with 20.3% of people volunteering, which is well above the national average. Additionally, 3.7% of residents have served in the Defence Force.

There are 18 First Nations people in the area. This group has a typical personal income of $1,375, which is far above the state and national figures.

Many people live alone here, with 31.9% of households being single-person, a figure well above the national average. The typical home holds 2.3 people, which is lower than most areas.

Separate houses make up 88.8% of the dwellings, far above the national figure. Home ownership is strong, with 40.3% of homes owned outright, and typical weekly rents are well below the state average at $270.

The town is very car-dependent, with 63.3% of workers driving to work and no one commuting by public transport. Almost every home has a motor vehicle.

The population is fairly mobile, with 37.9% of people moving in the last five years. However, there have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

About 59.6% of adults are working or looking for work, with an unemployment rate of 3.3%, which is a little below the national figure. Many people work in accommodation, food, or construction.

While many homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services, no one can walk to groceries within 15 minutes. This makes the area's overall walkability score well below the state average.