Blaxland

The typical resident is 41, making the area a little older than the state and national figures. Blaxland has a higher proportion of children under 15 than most areas, with 20.3% of the population in this age group.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 15.1% were born overseas, which is higher than in similar areas but far below the state and national averages. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the main language for 91.5% of the community. While 6.0% use another language at home—higher than in similar areas—this is far below the figures for New South Wales and Australia.

A large proportion of the community reports no religion at 42.2%, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation at 51.7%.

Blaxland is highly qualified, with 33.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national average. Year 12 completion is also much higher than most areas at 63.3%.

Typical weekly household income is $2,171, which is a little above the national figure. High earners are common here, with 18.1% of people earning over $2,000 a week, a figure well above the state and national levels.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 31.6% of residents. Mental health conditions are also a little above the state and national averages at 10.6%.

Residents are very active in their community, with 20.6% volunteering—well above the national figure. Unpaid care is also common, with 30.3% of people caring for children, which is much higher than most areas.

First Nations residents in Blaxland have a typical personal income of $881, which is far above the national figure. Year 12 completion for this group is also much higher than most areas at 56.0%.

Families with children are the norm, making up 61.0% of households. Because of this, homes are slightly larger than average, with 2.7 people per home.

The area is dominated by separate houses (91.9%), and 89.1% of homes have three or more bedrooms, far above the state average. Home ownership is strong, with 40.1% of homes owned outright.

Working from home is very common at 39.5%, which is far above the national figure. While most rely on cars, the area has a high number of public transport stops and a short walk to the nearest one.

The community is relatively stable, as the proportion of people who moved in the last five years is well below the state and national figures. Recent overseas arrivals are also far below national levels.

The workforce is primarily employed in education and health care. Those working or looking for work make up 62.8% of adults, which is a little above the national average.

Blaxland is very walkable, with 93.1% of homes having a 15-minute-city walkshed. This is far above the state average, with most residents living within a short walk of parks, schools, and health services.