Coalcliff

The community is notably older than most areas, with a typical age of 47. While the proportion of children under 15 is a little below the national figure, nearly 20% of residents are seniors aged 65 and over.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 17.0% were born overseas, which is higher than in similar areas. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language here, with 91.0% of people using it only. The 4.2% who use another language at home is far below the New South Wales and national figures.

A large proportion of the community identifies as having no religion, at 48.1%, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%.

Coalcliff is highly qualified, with 41.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 70.2% having completed Year 12, both figures far exceeding state and national averages.

Incomes are very high here, with typical weekly household earnings of $3,299 and 52.7% of homes earning $3,000 or more per week, both far above the national average.

Residents are generally healthier than the national average, as only 1.9% need help with daily activities. Long-term health conditions affect 28.3% of the population.

Community spirit is strong, with 28.3% of people volunteering, a rate far above the national figure. This is consistent with a high number of people providing unpaid care for children and other family members.

There are six First Nations people in the area. This group has a typical personal income of $1,375 and a typical age of 42, both of which are far above the state and national figures.

Families tend to be larger here, with 2.8 people per home. Couples with children make up 57.8% of households, while only 13.5% of people live alone.

The housing stock is dominated by separate houses, making up 95.9% of homes. These are typically large, with 85.1% of homes having three or more bedrooms, and typical monthly mortgage payments are well above the national average.

Working from home is very common, with 48.1% of residents doing so, far above the national figure. While the area has many public transport stops, no one uses them to commute to work.

The population is relatively stable, as the 29.1% who moved in the last five years is far below the national average. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

The local workforce is highly professional, with 40.6% in professional roles and 17.9% in management. Notably, the unemployment rate is 0.0%.

Despite having easy access to parks and public transport, the area is mostly car-dependent due to a lack of nearby shops and health services and very steep terrain.