Blue Vale

The typical resident is 38, making the area much younger than most similar places. Children under 15 make up 18.5% of the population, while seniors aged 65 and over are much less common here than in the rest of the state.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up only 6.2%, which is far below the national figure. English, Irish, and Scottish ancestries are the most common heritages reported.

English is the only language used at home in this community. The proportion of people using another language is 0.0%, far below both the New South Wales and national averages.

Christianity is the primary religion for 60.5% of residents. Those reporting no religion make up 22.2%, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are higher than most similar areas, with 49.2% of residents completing Year 12. Qualifications are diverse, with a notable 19% of the workforce in engineering and related fields.

Incomes are much higher than in most similar areas, with a typical weekly household income of $2,083. This is a relatively wealthy pocket, as 33.3% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, well above the state average.

Residents are generally healthier than those in most similar areas. Very few people have long-term health conditions (21.0%), and no one in the community requires help with daily activities.

While 21% of people provide unpaid care—a rate well above the national average—very few residents spend significant time on unpaid housework. Only 11.3% of the population volunteer, which is lower than in most other areas.

First Nations people make up a tiny fraction of the population. Those who identify as First Nations have a typical personal income of $575, which is about the same as the national figure.

Homes here are larger than usual, with a typical 2.8 people per household. The community is dominated by couples with children, who make up 67.7% of families.

Every single home in Blue Vale is a separate detached house, and 100% of them have three or more bedrooms. While 38.1% are owned outright, another 33.3% are rented, which is slightly higher than the national average.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as every home has at least one vehicle and there are no public transport stops. About 26.1% of the workforce works from home, which is well above the national average.

The population is very stable, with only 18.9% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national rate of 40.7%.

Employment is exceptionally strong, with 84.8% of people working full-time and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Half of the workforce is employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

Blue Vale is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no parks, schools, shops, or health services within a 15-minute walk of any home.