Birdwood

The typical resident is 63, which is far older than the national figure of 38. Seniors make up 32.4% of the population, and there are no children under 15 living here.

Everyone in the area was born in Australia, which is far below the national figure of 27.7% for overseas births. Those with listed ancestry are primarily Australian, English, Irish, or Scottish.

English is the only language used at home. While 8.8% of people use another language, this is far below the New South Wales figure of 26.6%.

About half of the population identifies as Christian. Those with no religion make up 20.6%, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is low compared to other areas, with no adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 25% of residents completed Year 12, far below the state average of 58.9%.

Incomes are among the lowest in the region, with a typical weekly household income of $624, far below the national figure of $1,746. No one in the area earns $2,000 or more a week.

Needing help with daily activities is much more common here than in most areas, at 14.7%. Long-term health conditions affect 29.4% of residents, with arthritis being the most reported.

The area has a high rate of Defence Force veterans at 7.9%, well above the national figure. However, volunteering is low, with only 8.3% of people participating.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.

Homes are small, with a typical 1.8 people per household, well below the national figure of 2.5. Couples without children make up the largest group at 54.2%.

Housing costs are low, with typical weekly rents of $250 and typical monthly home-loan payments of $1,150, both far below state averages.

The area has no public transport stops or routes, making it entirely reliant on private vehicles.

The population is very stable, with only 11.1% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Only 44.4% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure of 61.1%.

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