Couridjah

The community is slightly older than the national figure, though it has a higher proportion of children and de facto couples than most similar areas. About 3.9% of residents are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, which is higher than most areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, with only 12.8% born overseas, a figure far below the state and national averages. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the main language for 89% of the community. While more people use another language at home here than in most similar areas, this is still far below the New South Wales and national figures.

Faith is more common here than in most similar areas, with 61.3% of people identifying as Christian. The proportion of people with no religion is far below the national figure.

Education levels are lower than most similar areas, with only 11.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the state and national averages, and only 39.6% of residents completed Year 12.

Typical weekly household income is $1,791, which is about the same as the state and national figures. However, this is higher than most similar areas, and nearly 20% of households earn $3,000 or more a week.

Residents are slightly less likely to need help with daily activities or have a mental health condition than most similar areas. About 27.7% of people have a long-term health condition, which is about the same as the national figure.

A high 29.4% of people provide unpaid childcare, which is well above the national figure. Conversely, volunteering is much lower than in most similar areas, and fewer people spend 15 or more hours on unpaid housework.

There are 11 First Nations people in the area, who are far older than the state and national averages with a typical age of 34. Their household income is much higher than most similar areas.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per household, which is higher than most areas. This is reflected in the fact that 63.2% of families are couples with children.

Every single home in Couridjah is a separate house, and 85.7% have three or more bedrooms, far above the national average. While 36.3% are owned outright, typical monthly mortgage payments of $2,250 are much higher than in most similar areas.

The area is heavily car-dependent, as 100% of homes have at least one vehicle and no one commutes by public transport. Despite having a high number of bus stops for its size, no one uses them for work.

About 33.6% of people moved here in the last five years, which is higher than most similar areas. However, there have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

More adults are working or looking for work than in most similar areas, though the proportion of full-time employees is much lower than the national figure. Many residents work in construction, health, or education.

The area is highly car-dependent with a very low walkability score. There are no grocery stores, health services, or parks within a 15-minute walk for any home.