Central Mangrove

The typical resident is 46, making the area far older than the national average. It is also home to a higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people than most similar areas, at 3.6%.

About 15.4% of people were born overseas, which is higher than in most similar areas, though far below the New South Wales average. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, and Irish.

A higher than usual 11.9% of residents use a language other than English at home, though this is still far below the state and national figures. Only 1.2% of the population speak little or no English.

Most residents identify as Christian (54.5%) or have no religion (32.0%). The proportion of people with no religion is a little below the state average and well below the national figure.

People with a bachelor degree or higher (19.9%) are more common here than in most similar areas, though this is well below the state average. The local school system is entirely government-run and primary-focused.

Households here are quite wealthy, with 31.5% earning $3,000 or more a week, a figure well above the national average. The typical weekly household income of $2,388 is also well above the state and national figures.

Residents enjoy good health, with a long-term health condition rate of 22.9%, which is much lower than most areas. Similarly, the rate of mental health conditions is well below the national average.

Unpaid care for children is much lower than in most areas, which is consistent with the low number of children living here. However, 13.9% of people provide some form of unpaid care, slightly above the national figure.

There are 9 First Nations people in the area, and their typical household income of $2,374 is well above the state and national averages. The typical age for First Nations residents is 21, which is noticeably younger than the national figure.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.1 people per household. This is partly because 65.3% of families are couples with children, while only 16.4% of people live alone.

The area consists entirely of separate houses, and 50.7% are owned outright—far above the national average. Most homes are large, with 90.4% having three or more bedrooms.

Every household has at least one motor vehicle, and 38.5% have four or more. While public transport stops are plentiful, 0% of residents use them to commute, and 28.8% of workers operate from home.

The community is very stable, with only 28.4% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

The area has a high proportion of people working or looking for work (66.7%) and a very low unemployment rate of 2.1%. Common industries include agriculture, food services, and health care.

The area is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Very few residents can reach groceries or parks within a 15-minute walk.