Burraneer

The typical resident is 43, making the area noticeably older than the state and national averages. While children under 15 make up 19.1% of the population, there is a high rate of married couples and very few people living alone.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a far lower proportion of overseas-born people than the state average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Irish and Scottish.

English is the primary language for 90.1% of the community. While the use of other languages at home is higher than in some similar areas, it remains far below the New South Wales average.

Christianity is the most common faith at 66.6%. The proportion of people reporting no religion is 29.6%, which is well below the national figure.

This is a highly qualified community, with 33.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is far above the national average, and many residents work in management or professional roles.

Income levels are among the highest at this level, with 53.3% of households earning $3,000 or more a week. Typical personal weekly income is $1,209, well above the national figure of $805.

Residents report better health than most areas, with much lower rates of long-term health conditions and mental health issues compared to the state and national averages.

Family care is a priority here, with higher than average rates of people providing unpaid care for children and doing housework. Volunteering is also a little above the national average.

First Nations residents in Burraneer have high outcomes, with a typical personal income of $1,125 and Year 12 completion rates far above the national average. A high proportion also speak a First Nations language.

Homes tend to be larger than most, with 3.0 people per household. The community is dominated by couples with children, while one-parent families are much less common than in most areas.

Most people live in separate houses, with 91.4% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is strong, and 45.3% of residents own their homes outright, though typical mortgage payments are far above the national average.

Working from home is very common at 39.3%, far above the national figure. While most homes have multiple cars, the area has a high number of public transport stops, and all homes are within a 10-minute walk of one.

The population is relatively stable, with a lower percentage of people moving in the last five years compared to the state average. Recent arrivals from overseas are also well below the national figure.

A high proportion of the workforce is in professional or managerial roles, with a low unemployment rate of 2.5%. More adults are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas.

The area is somewhat walkable, with almost every home within a short walk of a park or public transport. However, it is far below the state average for access to groceries and health services within a 15-minute walk.