Crosslands

This is a young community where 23.5% of people are children, a figure well above the national average. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 9.1% of the population, which is much higher than in most other areas.

The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 8.8% of residents born overseas, far below the New South Wales figure of 29.3%. Most residents claim Australian or English ancestry.

English is the primary language for 93.5% of the community. Only 1.4% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national average of 22.3%.

More than half of residents are Christian, while 40.9% report having no religion, a figure that is well above the New South Wales average.

Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 11% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Typical weekly household incomes are $1,389, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. People earning $2,000 or more a week are less common here than in most other areas.

Mental health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 10.9% of residents. Long-term health conditions are also more frequent, reported by 31.6% of the population.

Unpaid care is a significant part of local life, with 34.7% of people caring for children and 16.1% providing other unpaid care, both of which are much higher than most areas.

The First Nations community here is younger and more prosperous than the state average, with a typical personal income of $860 and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.

Homes tend to be larger, with 2.8 people per household. Very few people live alone compared to the national average, as 55.5% of households are couples with children.

The area is almost entirely detached housing, with 98.1% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is high, with 45.3% of residents owning their homes outright.

Car use is essential, as 69.7% of people drive to work and 0% use public transport to commute. Most homes have at least two vehicles.

The community has changed recently, with 46.7% of residents moving in the last five years. This is well above the national figure of 40.7%.

About 57.5% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the national figure. The most common industries for local workers are health care and retail.

The area is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.2. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.