Croom

Children make up 26.8% of the population, which is among the highest for its level and well above the national figure of 18.2%. While the typical age is 38, there are more seniors here than in the average Australian community.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 9.8% of the population, which is far below the New South Wales figure of 29.3%. Common ancestries include Australian, English, and Scottish.

English is the main language for 80.4% of the community. About 7.1% of people use another language at home, which is higher than in most similar areas, though still far below the state average.

Christianity is the most common religion at 64.3%. Those reporting no religion make up 30.4% of the population, which is a little below the state figure.

A higher number of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher compared to most similar areas, though this is still well below the state average of 27.8%. Local qualifications are often in engineering, management, and education.

The typical family income is $2,187 a week, which is about the same as the state and national figures. However, households earning $3,000 or more a week are less common here than in most similar areas.

Residents are generally healthy, with only 2.7% needing help with daily activities, which is well below the national average. Mental health conditions are also much less common here than in most similar areas.

Unpaid care is very common here, with 38.5% of people caring for children, far above the national figure of 26.3%. Volunteering is also more common than in the average Australian community.

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

Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 3.0 people per home. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 74.1% of families.

Half of all homes are owned outright, which is far above the national figure of 31%. All dwellings are separate houses, and most have three or more bedrooms.

The area is highly dependent on cars, as 0% of residents commute by public transport. This is reflected in the fact that every single home has at least one motor vehicle.

About 34% of people moved here in the last five years, which is higher than in most similar areas, though still below the state and national averages.

Full-time employment is more common here than in most similar areas, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%. Many residents work in agriculture, education, and construction.

The area is very car-dependent with a low walkability score of 0.4. Most homes are far from groceries, health services, and public transport, with a 54-minute walk to the nearest stop.