Berthong

Berthong is a young community where 23.1% of people are children under 15, a figure well above the national average. Seniors make up only 7.7% of the population, which is much lower than most areas.

The population is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 6.2% born overseas, which is far below the New South Wales average of 29.3%. Most residents claim English or Scottish ancestry.

English is the primary language here, with only 6.2% of people using another language at home. This is far below the state and national figures.

Over half of the community identifies as Christian, while 36.9% of people report having no religion, which is a little below the national figure.

Educational attainment is much higher than in most similar areas, with 32.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many of these qualifications are in agriculture and the environment.

Incomes are generally high, with a typical weekly household income of $2,250, which is well above the national figure. Personal income is also higher than most areas.

Residents enjoy good health, with 0.0% of people needing help with daily activities. The rate of mental health conditions is also much lower than in most other areas.

Unpaid care for children is very common here, with 37.7% of people providing this support, which is far above the national average.

First Nations people make up 4.6% of the population, which is a little above the state average. This group is noticeably younger and earns a typical personal income that is far above the national figure.

Families here are larger than usual, with 3.3 people per home. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 66.1% of households.

Rent is very affordable in Berthong, with a typical weekly rent of $200, which is far below the New South Wales average.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. Only 8.1% of people work from home, which is far below the state average.

The community has seen some recent movement, with 35.2% of residents moving house in the last five years.

Employment is very strong, with an unemployment rate of 0.0% and a much higher proportion of people working full-time than in most areas. Nearly half the workforce is employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0 and no shops, schools, or parks within a 15-minute walk.