Browns Creek

The area is much younger than typical, with 21.7% of residents being children under 15. People in de facto relationships are also much more common here than in most other similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a far lower proportion of overseas-born people compared to the state and national figures.

English is the primary language for the vast majority of the community. Those who use another language at home are far fewer than the state or national average.

A majority of residents identify as Christian. The proportion of people with no religion is a little below the New South Wales average and well below the national figure.

About half of residents finished Year 12, which is higher than in most similar areas. While many hold a bachelor degree or higher, this is still well below the state and national averages.

Incomes are far above the national figure, with the typical family earning $3,562 a week. This puts the area among the highest for both personal and household income at its level.

Residents are in good health, with far fewer people reporting long-term health conditions than the state or national averages. No one in the community requires help with daily activities.

Community spirit is high, with 24.5% of people volunteering, a figure far above the national average. Unpaid care for children and housework is also more common here than in most areas.

The First Nations population is very small. Those who identify as such are far older than the national average, with a typical age of 55.

Family life is central here, with 67% of homes being couples with children. Households are slightly larger than the Australian average, typically containing 2.8 people.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 92.1% have three or more bedrooms. Most families have a mortgage, with typical monthly payments of $2,600, which is well above the national figure.

The community is entirely car-reliant, with every home owning at least one vehicle. No one uses public transport to get to work, and there are no public transport stops in the area.

The population is quite mobile, with 50.9% of people having moved house in the last five years—a rate far above the national average.

Employment is very strong, with 80.9% of adults working or looking for work and no one currently unemployed. Most people work full-time in education, health, or mining.

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