Blaxlands Ridge

The community is younger than most similar areas, with a higher number of children and far fewer seniors than the state average. About 4.6% of residents are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, which is a little above the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia (86.1%), and the area has far fewer overseas-born people than the New South Wales average. English, Irish, and Scottish ancestries are the most common after Australian.

English is the dominant language, with 94.4% using it at home. The proportion of people using another language is far below the national figure, and very few residents speak little or no English.

A large number of residents report no religion, at 43.6%, which is well above the Australian average. Christianity is the other primary affiliation at 52.1%.

Education levels are far below the state average, with only 11.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many residents have completed a Certificate III or IV as their highest qualification.

Incomes are very high here, with the typical household earning $2,764 a week, which is well above the national figure. About 43.4% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, among the highest for its level.

Health indicators are slightly better than the state average, with a lower rate of long-term health conditions. Arthritis and mental health are the most common reported long-term conditions.

Unpaid work is common, with a much higher rate of people doing 15 or more hours of housework than the national average. Many residents also provide unpaid care for children.

The First Nations community is relatively young, with a typical age of 21. Household and personal incomes for this group are far above the national and state averages.

Homes are large and mostly occupied by families, with 3.4 people per home. Very few people live alone, and one-parent families are well below the state average.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 94% have three or more bedrooms. Mortgage payments are high, with the typical monthly payment being $2,600.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with every home owning at least one vehicle and no one using public transport to commute. Many residents work from home, at 28.5%.

The population is relatively stable, with a far lower percentage of people moving in the last five years compared to the national average. There are no recent arrivals from overseas.

A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work, although full-time employment is well below the state average. Construction and health care are the most common industries.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent due to a lack of nearby amenities. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.