Berry Mountain

The community is overwhelmingly older, with a typical age of 65 and children under 15 making up only 10.3%, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%. Most residents are married and few are in de facto relationships.

About 24.1% of residents were born overseas, a figure much higher than most similar areas, though it remains well below the New South Wales average of 29.3%. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, Scottish, and Irish.

People using another language at home make up 10.3% of the population, which is much higher than in most similar areas. However, this is still far below the state figure of 26.6%.

A large majority of residents report no religion at 72.4%, a figure far above the national average of 38.9% and among the highest for its level.

This is a highly qualified area, with 62.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure of 26.3%. Additionally, 72.4% of residents completed Year 12.

Typical personal weekly incomes are among the highest at this level at $1,281, which is well above the national figure of $805. About 31% of people earn $2,000 or more a week.

Long-term health conditions are far more common here than elsewhere, affecting 37.9% of residents. Despite this, no one reported needing help with daily activities or having a mental health condition.

Volunteering is very common, with 37.9% of people helping out, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid housework is also very high at 51.7%.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area, which is smaller than about 60% of similar areas.

Homes are small, typically holding only 1.9 people, which is well below the national average of 2.5. The vast majority of households are couples without children.

Housing costs are very high, with typical monthly home-loan payments of $6,167 and weekly rents of $660, both of which are far above state and national figures.

The area is remote and lacks public transport, with no stops or routes available. Residents face a 104-minute drive to the city and a 68-minute walk to the nearest stop.

The community is moderately mobile, with 37.9% of residents having moved in the last five years, a figure slightly below the national average of 40.7%.

Only 31% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure of 61.1%. This is consistent with the very high proportion of retirees.

The area is entirely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0, as there are no shops, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk and the terrain is quite steep.