Black Springs

The community is noticeably older than the national figure, with nearly 30% of people aged 65 and over. However, children under 15 make up 22% of the population, which is well above the New South Wales average.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born people than the state or national figures. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the main language used at home for 77.1% of people. The proportion of people using another language is far below the national figure, and no one reported speaking little or no English.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most similar areas, with 53.3% identifying as Christian. Those with no religion make up 22.9%, which is far below the national figure.

Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 7.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 31.3% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the state and national figures.

Typical personal and household incomes are about the same as the national figure. While 20% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, this is well below the New South Wales average.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in the rest of the state, affecting 30.4% of people. About 6.2% of residents need help with daily activities, which is slightly higher than most areas.

Volunteering is more common here than in the state or nation, with 18.8% of people helping out. However, the proportion of people providing unpaid care is much lower than in most similar areas.

First Nations people make up 5.7% of the population, which is a little above the national figure. This group is far younger than the typical resident, with a typical age of just 11 years.

Over half of all households are couples with children. Most homes are occupied by two people, though nearly a quarter of residents live alone.

Housing is dominated by detached houses, and 47.1% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Rents and mortgage payments are far below the state average, with typical weekly rent at just $200.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as every single home has at least one motor vehicle. There are no public transport stops or routes serving the community.

The population is very stable, with only 21.7% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the main industries, employing 37.8% of the workforce. Full-time employment is well above the national average, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%.

The area is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.