Brierfield

The community is older than most, with a typical age of 46. It has a higher proportion of people in de facto relationships than the state or national average, and 4.7% of residents are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people.

While 21.1% of residents were born overseas—much higher than in similar areas—this is still well below the New South Wales figure. Australian, English, Irish, and Scottish ancestries are the most common.

English is the primary language for 90.1% of the population. Only 4.0% of residents use another language at home, which is far below the national figure.

A majority of the population—56.8%—report having no religion, a figure far above the national average. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 32.9%.

The area is well-qualified, with 30.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is well above the national figure. Qualifications are most common in society and culture, health, and engineering.

Typical weekly household income is $1,604, which is a little below the national figure. Personal incomes are also lower than most areas, with 45.4% of people earning under $650 a week.

Residents generally report good health, with only 2.2% needing help with daily activities—much lower than most areas. Long-term health conditions are also slightly less common than in the rest of the state.

Brierfield has a very high rate of community contribution, with 28.2% of people volunteering. Unpaid housework and childcare are also much more common here than in most other areas.

There are 15 First Nations people in the area, who have a typical age of 10, which is far younger than the state and national figures. Household income for this group is well above the national average.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per home and very few people living alone. This is consistent with the fact that 62.4% of households are couples with children.

Every single home in the area is a separate house, and 52.8% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Renting is uncommon, occurring in only 13.0% of households.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops and 0% of people commuting by transit. Most homes have multiple vehicles, with 39.8% owning two.

The population is relatively stable, as 28.3% of people moved in the last five years, which is far below the national figure. Recent arrivals from overseas are also much less common than in most areas.

Fewer people are working or looking for work compared to the rest of the country, at 57.3%. Those who are employed often work in health care, construction, or retail.

Brierfield is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.1. Almost no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.