Catherine Hill Bay

The area is notably young, with 25% of the population being children under 15 and a typical resident aged 37. This is much lower than most similar areas, while the proportion of seniors is well below the state average.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas birthplaces make up 12.4%, which is far below the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the main language for 91.8% of the community. While a higher proportion of people use another language at home compared to similar areas, this is still far below the state and national averages.

A large number of residents report no religion at 44.4%, which is far above the New South Wales figure. Christianity is the other primary affiliation at 50.6%.

The community is well-qualified, with 24% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is much higher than most similar areas, though still a little below the national average.

Typical weekly household income is $2,628, which is well above the national figure. About 37.1% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, placing this area among the highest in its category.

Residents generally report good health, with a lower rate of long-term health conditions and fewer people needing help with daily activities than in most similar areas.

Unpaid childcare is very common here, with 40.1% of people caring for children, a figure far above the national average. This is consistent with the high number of children in the area.

First Nations residents in this community are noticeably younger than those in the state and nation. They also have a much higher rate of Year 12 completion and far higher typical incomes than the national figure.

Families are the norm here, as 68.5% of households are couples with children. This explains why homes are larger, with 2.9 people per home, which is much higher than most areas.

Every single home is a separate detached house, and 90.6% have three or more bedrooms. Monthly mortgage payments are typicaly $2,741, which is well above the state and national figures.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, as 0% of people commute by public transport. However, working from home is very common at 31.1%, which is far above the national average.

The community has seen significant movement, with 83.2% of residents arriving in the last five years, far above the national rate of 40.7%.

A high number of adults are working or looking for work, at 69%, which is far above the state average. Professional roles are the most common occupation.

While most homes are within a short walk of a park or public transport, the area is mostly car-dependent. There are no groceries or health services within a 15-minute walk.