Cattai

Families are a major part of the community, with children under 15 making up 20.8% of the population, which is much higher than most similar areas. The typical resident is 40 years old, and only 15% are seniors, a figure slightly below the national average.

The area has a strong British and Australian heritage, with 85% of residents born in Australia. Only 11.3% were born overseas, which is far below the state and national figures.

English is the primary language for 89.8% of the community. While the proportion of people using another language at home is higher than in most similar areas, it remains far below the New South Wales average of 26.6%.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in many other areas, with 61.3% identifying as Christian. Those with no religion make up 31% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

A typical resident is more likely to hold a certificate III or IV than a university degree. Around 16.7% of adults have a bachelor degree or higher, which is well below the national average of 26.3%.

This is a high-income area where the typical weekly household income is $2,878, far above the national figure of $1,746. About 42.4% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, placing Cattai among the highest for its level.

Residents generally report better health than those in most similar areas. Only 20.8% have a long-term health condition, which is well below the national average of 27.7%.

Unpaid work is common here; 31% of people care for children unpaid, and 27.9% do over 15 hours of housework weekly, both figures being well above the national average.

There are 29 First Nations people in the area. Their typical personal income of $900 is much higher than the national figure of $540.

Homes are large, with 3.3 people per household, which is among the highest for its level. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 73.9% of families.

The area is dominated by large separate houses, with 89.4% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare at 9.6%, and typical monthly mortgage payments are among the highest for similar areas at $3,284.

Most residents rely on cars, with 44% driving to work and almost no one using public transport to commute. However, working from home is very common, accounting for 31% of workers.

The community is quite mobile, with 42.8% of people moving house in the last five years, which is a little above the national average.

The local workforce is very active, with 68.9% of adults working or looking for work, far above the state average. Construction is the most common industry, employing 25.9% of the workforce.

Cattai is heavily car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.8. There are no groceries, health services, or food and drink options within a 15-minute walk for any residents.