Colo Heights

The typical resident is 40, which is a little older than the national figure. About 18.8% of the population are children under 15, a figure slightly higher than the state and national averages.

Most of the community was born in Australia, with 85.7% of residents born here. This is far below the New South Wales and national figures for overseas births.

English is the primary language for 91.1% of the community. The proportion of people using another language at home is far below the state and national averages.

About 40.5% of residents have no religion, which is well above the New South Wales figure. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 47.9%.

Only 5.8% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the national figure. The area also has a much lower rate of Year 12 completion than most similar areas.

Typical weekly personal income is $656, which is a little below the national figure of $805. Only 4% of people earn $2,000 or more per week, a rate well below the national average.

Health levels are generally consistent with state trends, with 26.8% of people reporting a long-term health condition. Mental health conditions are slightly less common here than in the rest of the country.

Volunteering is very common, with 23.4% of people helping out, which is far above the state average. A high number of residents also spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 4.2% of the population. First Nations households earn $3,124 weekly, which is far above the state and national figures.

Homes here are larger than most, with 3.0 people per home. Most are family households, with 68.3% being couples with children.

Detached houses are the norm for 94.2% of residents, far above the national average. Renting is very uncommon, with only 8.7% of households renting their home.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no one commuting by public transport. Most households own multiple vehicles, and 31.4% have four or more cars.

The community is very stable, with only 18.5% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is far below the national average at 41.4%. Many of the local workforce are employed in manufacturing and construction, with many working as technicians and tradespeople.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.2. Residents have almost no access to groceries, health services, or public transport within a 15-minute walk.