Clothiers Creek

The typical resident here is 43, making the area noticeably older than the New South Wales and Australian averages. However, the proportion of seniors aged 65 and over is well below the state and national figures.

While 14.3% of people were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas, this is still far below the state and national figures. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, Irish, and Scottish.

English is the main language for 90.4% of the community. Only 4.1% of people use another language at home, which is far below the figures for New South Wales and Australia.

A striking 50.2% of residents report having no religion, a result far above both the state and national averages. Christianity is the only other significant affiliation at 38.6%.

The area is highly qualified, with 28.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is much higher than most similar areas. Many of these qualifications are in health, engineering, and management.

Household incomes are strong, with 31.5% of homes earning $3,000 or more a week, well above the national figure. Typical family and household weekly incomes are higher than in most similar areas.

Mental health conditions are slightly more common here than in the rest of the state. Conversely, the proportion of people needing help with daily activities is lower than most areas.

More people here do at least 15 hours of unpaid housework per week than in most similar areas. However, the rates of volunteering and unpaid childcare are lower than typical.

First Nations residents are noticeably younger than the state average, with a typical age of 17. Their personal and household incomes are far below the New South Wales and national figures.

Homes here are larger than usual, with a typical size of 3.1 people. This is consistent with the fact that 61.8% of households are couples with children, while very few people live alone.

The community consists almost entirely of separate houses, with 80.4% having three or more bedrooms. Monthly mortgage payments are typically $2,500, which is well above the national average.

Every single home has at least one motor vehicle. While 28.1% of the workforce works from home, others rely heavily on cars, as the walk to the nearest public transport stop takes about 22 minutes.

The population is quite mobile, with 38.9% of residents moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 7.1% of the community, which is well below state levels.

A high 74.1% of adults are working or looking for work, far above the national average. However, full-time employment is among the lowest for similar areas, and the unemployment rate is a little above the national figure.

This is a car-dependent area with a very low walkability score. There are no grocery stores, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk of any home.