Borenore

The typical resident is 44, making the area noticeably older than both New South Wales and Australia. Families are a major part of the community, with children under 15 making up 20.8% of the population, which is much higher than most similar areas.

Most people here were born in Australia (88.4%), and the proportion of overseas-born residents is far below the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, reflecting a very low level of cultural diversity compared to the state.

English is the primary language for 93.5% of residents. Only 2.3% of people use another language at home, a figure that is far below the New South Wales and national averages.

About 61.1% of residents identify as Christian. Those with no religion make up 33.6% of the community, which is about the same as the state figure but well below the national average.

Borenore is highly educated, with 32.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national average. This is reflected in the local workforce, where many hold qualifications in management, commerce, and health.

Household incomes are among the highest at this level, with 40.6% of homes earning $3,000 or more a week. The typical family income of $2,892 is well above the New South Wales figure of $2,185.

Residents generally report good health, as the 1.3% who need help with daily activities is much lower than most areas. Long-term health conditions are also a little below the national average.

Local participation is high, with 23% of people volunteering, which is well above the state average. Unpaid care for children is also much higher than in most other areas, consistent with the high number of children living here.

There are 10 First Nations people in the area. The typical personal income for this group is $1,374, which is far above the national figure, and the typical age is 16, making this group far younger than the national average.

Homes tend to be larger than usual, with 2.9 people per household. Very few people live alone (8.1%), and 60.6% of households consist of couples with children.

The area is dominated by large separate houses, with 94.4% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare at just 6.3%, while 41.9% of homes are owned outright.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, with every single home owning at least one vehicle. No one uses public transport to commute, which is consistent with the total lack of public transport stops in the area.

Borenore is a stable community where only 26.8% of people moved in the last five years, far below the national average. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

The local workforce is very active, with 71.8% of adults working or looking for work, which is far above the national figure. Unemployment is very low at 1.8%, and managers make up the largest occupational group.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.2. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or public transport.