Cottonvale

The typical resident is 57, making Cottonvale far older than the New South Wales average. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 45% of the population, while 25% are children under 15, which is much higher than most similar areas.

English and Australian ancestries are the most common, with 60% and 30% respectively. While 15% of residents were born overseas, this is far below the state and national figures.

English is the only language used at home by every resident. This means the proportion of people using another language or speaking little to no English is far below the national average.

Three quarters of the community identify as Christian. Those with no religion make up 35% of the population, which is a little above the state figure but well below the national one.

Educational qualifications are lower than the national average, with only 15% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Just 30% of residents have completed Year 12, which is far below most other areas.

Incomes are among the lowest for this level, with the typical weekly household earning $850. This is far below the New South Wales figure of $1,829, and no one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are common here, with 60% of people living with a long-term condition, such as arthritis or cancer. This is far above the national average, and 15% of residents need help with daily activities.

Caring roles are a major part of local life, as 35% of people provide unpaid care and 30% spend 15 or more hours a week on housework. However, there are no volunteers in the area.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living here, which is smaller than about 60% of similar areas.

Homes in Cottonvale are smaller than usual, with the typical home containing only 1.8 people, well below the national figure of 2.5.

Living spaces are less crowded than in most areas, with only 0.6 people per bedroom. Typical monthly home-loan payments are just $693, which is far below the state average.

The area has no public transport routes or stops, making it entirely dependent on private vehicles.

The community is very stable, with only 17.4% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national rate of 40.7%.

Only 35% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure of 61.1%.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0 and no parks, schools, or shops within a 15-minute walk.