Coledale

The community is noticeably older than the national figure, with a typical resident aged 42. It is a family-oriented area where children under 15 make up 20.3% of the population, and de facto relationships are much more common than in most areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas origins are far fewer than the state average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries reported.

English is the dominant language, spoken by 90% of the community. While more people here use another language at home than in most similar areas, this is still far below the New South Wales average.

A majority of residents report no religion, at 54.8%, which is far above the national figure. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 37.7%.

Educational attainment is among the highest in the region, with 66% of residents completing Year 12. This high level of qualification is far above the national average, with many adults holding postgraduate degrees.

Incomes are very high here, with typical weekly household earnings reaching $2,586. This is well above the national figure, and 40.7% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Residents are generally healthier than the state average, with fewer people reporting long-term health conditions or needing help with daily activities. Arthritis is the most common long-term condition reported.

Local participation is high, with 23.4% of people volunteering, a figure far above the state average. There are also higher rates of unpaid childcare and housework compared to most areas.

First Nations residents show very high educational achievement, with 76.2% completing Year 12. About 18.9% speak a First Nations language, which is far above the state average.

Households here are larger than usual, typically containing 2.8 people. This is consistent with a high proportion of couples with children and a much lower number of people living alone compared to the state average.

Large homes are the norm, with 85.6% having three or more bedrooms. While many residents own their homes outright, those with mortgages face typical monthly payments of $2,600, which is among the highest for this level.

Working from home is very common here, with 41.3% of the workforce doing so. Despite a high number of public transport stops, very few people use these services to commute, and almost every home owns at least one vehicle.

The population is relatively stable, with fewer people moving in the last five years compared to the state average. There have also been very few recent arrivals from overseas.

More adults are working or looking for work than in most areas, though full-time employment is lower than the national figure. The workforce is heavily concentrated in professional roles within health, education, and technical services.

The area is very walkable, with 85.7% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a '15-minute-city' walkshed. Most residents live within a short walk of parks, schools, and groceries.