Black Creek

The community is much older than most areas, with 23.4% of people aged 65 and over, which is well above the national figure. Children under 15 make up only 8.5% of the population, a figure well below the New South Wales average.

People born overseas make up 21.3% of the population, which is much higher than in similar areas, though still well below the state average. Those with Australian, English, Scottish, and Irish ancestry are the most common groups.

English is the only language used at home by 95.7% of residents. Consequently, the proportion of people using another language at home is far below the national average.

Over half the community (53.2%) reports having no religion, a figure far above both the state and national averages. Christianity is the other primary affiliation at 57.4%.

Higher education is more common here than in similar areas, with 18.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, this remains well below the state average.

Typical weekly household incomes are $1,416, which is a little below the national figure. Typical family incomes are much lower than in most similar areas and far below the state average.

While 29.8% of residents have a long-term health condition—slightly more than the national figure—no one in the community reports needing help with daily activities.

Volunteering is very common here, with 25.0% of people volunteering, far above the national average. Many residents also provide unpaid care, which is far above the state figure.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 0.0%, which is well below the national and state averages.

The area consists mainly of couples, with 65.2% of homes housing two people. Notably, no one in the community lives alone, which is far below the national average.

Every single home is a separate house, and 47.8% are owned outright, far above the national figure. There are no renters in the area.

The community is highly car-dependent, with every home owning at least one vehicle. However, 38.7% of people work from home, which is far above the national average.

The population is very stable, with only 23.4% of people moving in the last five years, a figure far below the state and national averages.

Employment is high, with 65.9% of adults working or looking for work, well above the national figure. The unemployment rate is 0.0%, and many residents work in construction or retail.

The area is entirely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk, and the terrain is steeper than the state average.