Bobs Farm

The area is far older than the national figure, with 37.2% of people aged 65 and over. This shift is reflected in the low number of children under 15, which is well below the New South Wales average.

English and Australian ancestries are the most common here. While 15.4% of people were born overseas, this is far below the New South Wales figure of 29.3%.

English is the dominant language, with 90.2% of residents using it at home. Only 2.0% of people use another language, which is far below the national figure.

Over half the population identifies as Christian. Those with no religion make up 36.6%, which is well above the New South Wales average.

Education levels are much lower than most areas, with only 11.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Typical incomes are well below those in the state and nation, with the typical household earning $1,211 a week. Only 11.7% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly.

Health challenges are more common here, with 38.2% of people living with a long-term health condition. This is far above the national figure of 27.7%.

Few people here care for children unpaid, which is consistent with the area's older age profile. However, there is a slightly higher rate of former Defence Force members than in other areas.

There are 18 First Nations people in the area. The typical person in this group is far older than across Australia, with a typical age of 56.

Homes are generally smaller than the national average, with 2.3 people per home. Couples without children make up the largest group of families at 45.4%.

Home ownership is very high, with 56.6% of homes owned outright. This is far above the national figure, and the typical weekly rent of $196 is also far below the national average.

The area is very car-dependent, with a long drive time to the city. Despite this, there is a high number of public transport stops relative to the population.

Movement into the area is high, with 46.3% of people having moved in the last five years. This is well above the New South Wales average.

Working life is less common here, as only 43.2% of adults are working or looking for work. The unemployment rate of 6.3% is a little above the national figure.

The area is considered car-dependent with a very low walkability score. Most residents lack a 15-minute walk to basic amenities like groceries or health services.