Cheero Point

The community is predominantly middle-aged, with a typical resident aged 41. It has far fewer children and seniors than the state and national figures, and a much higher proportion of people in de facto relationships than most similar areas.

About 19% of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than in similar areas, though still well below the New South Wales figure of 29.3%. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

English is the main language for 85% of the community. While 10% of people use another language at home—a figure much higher than in similar areas—this is still far below the state average of 26.6%.

People with no religion make up 44% of the community, which is far above the New South Wales figure of 33.2% and higher than most similar areas.

Residents are well-qualified, with 31.2% holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national figure of 26.3%. Most adults have completed Year 12, and many work in professional or management roles.

Incomes are among the highest for this level, with a typical weekly household earning $2,428. This is well above the New South Wales figure of $1,829, and 35.7% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Mental health conditions are much more common here than in similar areas, affecting 11% of residents. This is a little above the national figure of 8.8%.

The area has a high rate of volunteering at 23.7%, far above the state figure of 13%. A higher number of people also provide unpaid housework compared to most areas.

There is a very small First Nations population, and those present have a typical personal income of $225, which is far below the national figure of $540.

Homes are slightly smaller than average, with 2.2 people per household. Nearly 60% of families are couples with children, and about 24% of people live alone.

Every single home in the area is a separate detached house. These are typically large, with 83.3% having three or more bedrooms, though typical monthly mortgage payments are very high at $2,945.

The area is heavily car-dependent, with no one using public transport to commute. However, 36.9% of people work from home, which is far above the national figure of 21%.

About 36.5% of residents moved into the area in the last five years, which is higher than in most similar areas.

The local workforce is very active, with 74.2% of adults working or looking for work—far above the national figure of 61.1%. Unemployment is non-existent at 0.0%.

The area is considered car-dependent due to its steep terrain and lack of nearby shops, schools, or health services. While almost all homes are within a short walk of public transport, there are no other amenities within 15 minutes.