Cuttagee

The population is heavily weighted toward seniors, with 44.3% aged 65 and over, making it far older than the New South Wales average. Children under 15 make up only 4.9% of the community, which is far below the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia (82.0%), and those born overseas make up only 8.2%, far below the state average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the only language used at home for 98.4% of residents. No one in the community speaks a language other than English, which is far below the national figure.

A large majority of people report having no religion (67.2%), a figure that is far above the national average. Christianity is the only other significant affiliation at 24.6%.

The community is well-qualified, with 36.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the state and national figures. Most residents have completed Year 12, and many have qualifications in management, commerce, and health.

Typical weekly incomes are much lower than in most areas, with the typical personal income at $487, far below the national figure of $805. Only 5.2% of people earn $2,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 37.7% of people. Mental health conditions are also a little above the national average at 9.8%.

Volunteering is very high, with 41.4% of people helping out, far above the national figure. There is also a high rate of unpaid care and housework, and 7.5% of residents have served in the Defence Force.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area, which is lower than most similar areas.

Many residents live alone (36.7%) or as couples without children (69.8%), which helps explain why the typical home is smaller, with only 2.0 people per household.

Housing is almost exclusively detached houses, and 96.7% are owned outright, far above the national figure. Renting is non-existent here, though typical monthly mortgage payments for the few who have them are far above the state average.

The area is entirely dependent on cars; every home has at least one motor vehicle, and there are no public transport stops or routes available.

The population is relatively stable, with only 28.3% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Very few adults are working or looking for work (25.9%), which is far below the national figure of 61.1% and consistent with the high number of retirees.

Cuttagee is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Residents cannot walk to groceries, health services, or schools, and only 20.4% live within a 15-minute walk of a park.