Berrigal

Children under 15 make up 33.3% of the population, which is far above the national figure of 18.2%. This contributes to a younger feel, though the typical resident is 41, making them noticeably older than the Australian average.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 89.7% born here. Only 7.7% of residents were born overseas, which is far below the New South Wales figure of 29.3%.

English is the main language for 74.4% of residents. While 15.4% use another language at home, this is still well below the national average of 22.3%.

Christianity is the dominant faith here at 71.8%. Only 15.4% of people report no religion, a figure far below the 38.9% seen across Australia.

The area is highly qualified, with 34.5% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national figure of 26.3%. However, only 48.3% finished Year 12, which is far below the state average.

Typical weekly incomes are among the lowest in the region; the usual household earns $612, which is far below the national figure of $1,746.

The community is generally healthy, with 0.0% of people needing help with daily activities and no reported mental health conditions. About 28.2% of residents live with a long-term health condition, which is about the same as the national figure.

Volunteering is very common here, with 31.0% of people helping out, far above the national average of 14.1%. Unpaid housework is also much higher than in most areas.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area, which is lower than most similar areas.

Homes are larger than usual, with 3.1 people per dwelling. This is consistent with the fact that 70% of families are couples with children.

Housing costs are very low, with the typical monthly home loan payment of $250 sitting far below the national figure of $1,863.

The area is highly car-dependent, but 39.1% of workers work from home, which is far above the national figure of 21.0%.

The population is relatively stable, with only 25.0% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

The local economy is driven by agriculture, forestry, and fishing, which employ 73.9% of the workforce. While full-time employment is far below the state average, 79.3% of adults are working or looking for work.

The area is entirely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.