Castle Doyle

The typical resident is 49, which is far older than the national figure of 38. While seniors make up about 17.3% of the population, children under 15 are also well represented at 20.0%.

People born overseas make up 16.0% of the population, which is higher than most similar areas but far below the New South Wales average of 29.3%. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 92.7% of residents. While 6.7% use another language at home—a figure higher than most similar areas—this is still far below the national average of 22.3%.

Residents are far more likely to have no religion than people across Australia, with 44.7% reporting no religious affiliation. Christianity follows at 39.3%.

This is a highly qualified community, with 44.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure of 26.3%. Most residents have completed Year 12, and degrees in management, agriculture, and society are most common.

Incomes are strong here, with a typical weekly household income of $2,299, which is well above the New South Wales average. About 21.0% of people earn $2,000 or more per week, a rate among the highest for its level.

No residents require help with daily activities, which is much lower than most areas. However, 30.0% report a long-term health condition, with mental health issues being the most common at 10.0%.

Community involvement is very high, as 27.7% of people volunteer, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid care is also common, with 19.3% of people providing support for others.

There are four Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. This group is notably younger than the state average, with a typical personal income of $949 that is far above the national figure.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per household. This is consistent with the fact that 64.2% of households are couples with children, while very few people (11.3%) live alone.

Every single home in the area is a separate house, and 96.2% have three or more bedrooms. While 43.4% of homes are owned outright, those with mortgages face a typical monthly payment of $2,275.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as no one commutes by public transport and every home has at least one vehicle. About 28.6% of the workforce works from home.

The population is relatively stable, with only 26.4% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national rate of 40.7%. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Job prospects are strong with an unemployment rate of 0.0%. A high proportion of the population—75.6%—is working or looking for work, with many employed in education and agriculture.

This is a car-dependent area with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, schools, parks, or public transport stops within a 15-minute walk.