Bullawa Creek

The area is much younger than most in terms of children, with 22.3% under 15, yet the typical resident is 46, which is far older than the national figure of 38. De facto relationships are also much more common here than in other similar areas.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 3.1% of people born overseas, a figure far below the New South Wales average of 29.3%. Most residents claim Australian or English ancestry.

English is the only language spoken at home, with 0.0% of people using another language, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Religious affiliation is common here; 61.5% of people identify as Christian, and the proportion of people with no religion is far below the national figure.

While 18.3% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, this is well below the national average. Only 36% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the state figure of 58.9%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,593, which is a little below the national figure of $1,746. Those earning $2,000 or more a week are fewer than in most other areas.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 31.5% of the population. Arthritis is the most frequently reported condition at 13.8%.

Volunteering is very high, with 25% of people volunteering, far above the national figure of 14.1%. There are also more people caring for children unpaid than in most areas.

The First Nations community is notably young, with a typical age of 15, far younger than the national figure of 24. While some households earn far above the state average, the typical personal income is far below.

Homes are larger than usual, with 3.0 people per home compared to the national figure of 2.5. Very few people live alone, at only 9.8%.

Every single home in the area is a separate detached house. Renting is uncommon at 12.2%, far below the state average of 32.6%, and 34.1% of homes are owned outright.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with 0.0% of people using public transport to get to work. Every household owns at least one motor vehicle.

The community is relatively stable, with 28.3% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is very high at 77.4%, far above the national figure. However, the unemployment rate of 8.3% is much higher than in most other areas.

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