Dairymans Plains

The area is far older than the state and national averages, with 23.5% of people aged 65 and over. It also has a much higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people at 5.5% compared to the national figure of 3.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 14.8% were born overseas, which is higher than in most similar areas. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, and Scottish.

English is the primary language for 85.8% of the community. While some residents use another language at home, this is far below the New South Wales average of 26.6%.

About 51.4% of residents identify as Christian. Those with no religion make up 31.1%, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

The community is well-qualified, with 27% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is much higher than in most similar areas. However, the rate of people completing Year 12 is far below the state average.

Incomes are strong here, with a typical personal weekly income of $1,033, which is well above the national figure. Typical household and family incomes are also higher than in most similar areas.

Health levels are generally good; the proportion of people with a long-term health condition is slightly lower than the national average of 27.7%.

Community spirit is high, as 25.2% of residents volunteer—a figure far above the national average of 14.1%. More people also spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework compared to most areas.

The First Nations population is older than the national average, with a typical age of 37. Personal and household incomes for First Nations people are also a little above state and national figures.

Most homes are family-based, with 69% being couples with children. One-parent families are very rare here, at just 2.1%, which is far below the national average.

The area is dominated by separate houses, and 43.3% of homes are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Renting is very uncommon, at only 7.5%.

Every home in the area has at least one motor vehicle, and no one commutes via public transport. The walk to the nearest transport stop is among the longest for similar areas, taking about 76 minutes.

The population is very stable, with only 23.3% of people moving in the last five years—far below the national figure of 40.7%. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Employment is very strong, with 69.5% of people working full-time, far above the national average. There is currently no unemployment in the area.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.2. Almost no homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, or health service.