Coolringdon

The community is much older than the national figure, and about 20.5% of residents are seniors. In contrast, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is well below the state and national averages.

Most residents were born in Australia, with only 4.1% born overseas, which is far below the New South Wales and national figures. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the main language for 91.8% of the community. While a slightly higher share of people use another language at home compared to similar areas, the figure is still far below the state and national averages.

Christianity is the most common faith at 68.5%. The number of people with no religion is far below the national figure and well below the state average.

The area has far fewer adults with a bachelor degree or Year 12 qualification than most other areas. Many residents hold a Certificate III or IV, with engineering and management being the most common fields of study.

Typical family and household incomes are well below the state and national figures, though personal income is about the same as the national average. No one in the community earns $2,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in other areas, particularly arthritis and asthma. However, no one reported needing help with daily activities, and mental health conditions are much less common than average.

Volunteering is very common, with 26.2% of people helping out—a figure far above the national average. Many residents also provide unpaid care, though few do significant amounts of unpaid housework.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in this area, which is smaller than about 60% of similar areas.

Most homes are occupied by couples, and far fewer people live alone compared to the state and national averages. The usual number of people per home is 2.4.

The area is dominated by separate houses, and 39.3% are owned outright. Renting is far less common than across the state, and typical monthly home-loan payments are far below the national figure.

Every home has at least one motor vehicle, as there are no public transport stops or routes in the area. Most people drive to work, while 12.2% work from home.

The population is very stable, with only 19.2% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national and state figures.

The local workforce is very active, with 75.4% of adults working or looking for work—far above the national average. Common industries include agriculture and healthcare, and there is no unemployment.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no shops, schools, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.