Cumbalum

Cumbalum is much younger than most similar areas, with a significant population of children and fewer seniors than the state average. About 13.7% of residents are in de facto relationships, which is well above the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 14.2% were born overseas, which is higher than in most similar areas. Those with overseas roots most commonly list English, Irish, or Scottish ancestry.

English is the primary language for nearly 90% of the community. While more people use another language at home compared to similar areas, this remains far below the New South Wales average.

A large proportion of the community—43.7%—reports having no religion. This is far above the state figure and well above the national average.

The area is well-qualified, with 26.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is much higher than most similar areas and aligns with the national average.

Incomes are typically higher than the national figure, with 27.3% of households earning $3,000 or more a week. Typical weekly household income is $2,170, which is a little above the state and national figures.

While fewer people need help with daily activities than in most areas, 10.7% of residents report a mental health condition, which is a little above the national average.

Unpaid care for children is very common here, with 35.0% of people providing this support—well above the national figure. Volunteering is also more common than in the rest of the state.

The First Nations community in Cumbalum is notably young, with a typical age of 19. This group has an unemployment rate of 0.0%, which is far below the national figure.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.0 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of families with children and a very low percentage of people living alone.

Large homes dominate the landscape, as 95.5% of dwellings have three or more bedrooms. Rent is very high compared to the national figure, and 48.1% of homes are owned with a mortgage.

The area is highly car-dependent, with every single home owning at least one motor vehicle. Very few people use public transport to get to work, despite most homes being within a short walk of a bus stop.

Cumbalum has seen significant movement, with 51.8% of residents moving in within the last five years. This is far above the national average.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas, and the unemployment rate is very low at 1.9%. Many residents work in health care, retail, or education.

Residents are heavily reliant on cars for daily needs, as no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools. Only parks and public transport stops are generally accessible on foot.