Black Range

The typical resident is 42 years old, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 38. De facto relationships are much more common here than in most similar areas, at 18.5%.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 88.7% born here. This means the proportion of people born overseas is far below the New South Wales figure.

English is the primary language for almost everyone, with 93.9% using it exclusively. The percentage of people using another language at home is far below the state and national averages.

A high proportion of residents report having no religion, at 43.9%. This is far above the New South Wales figure and well above the national average.

While 18.8% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, the proportion who completed Year 12 is far below the national figure at 41.8%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,625, which is a little below the state figure. About 23.7% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, a rate higher than most similar areas.

Mental health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 11.7% of residents. Conversely, the rate of people needing help with daily activities is much lower than most areas.

Local residents are far more likely to volunteer than those in other parts of Australia, with 24.9% doing so. Unpaid care is also common, with 29.8% performing more than 15 hours of housework weekly.

There are 8 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. Their typical age is 29, which is noticeably older than the state and national figures.

Homes tend to be large, with an average of 2.8 people per dwelling. This is partly because 59.2% of households are couples with children.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 47.4% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Renting is rare, at only 10.5%.

The area is entirely reliant on cars, as 100% of homes have at least one vehicle and no one commutes by public transport.

About 35.0% of the population moved into the area in the last five years, though this is well below the New South Wales average.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas, at 65.7%. Common industries include health care and construction.

The area is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. There are no parks, schools, or grocery stores within a 15-minute walk.