Darkes Forest

The typical resident is 45, making the area noticeably older than both the state and national averages. It has a small population of children under 15, at 10.5%, which is well below the national figure.

The community is overwhelmingly born in Australia, with only 5.3% of people born overseas, a figure far below the national average.

English is the only language spoken at home, with 0.0% of people using another language, which is far below the state and national figures.

Nearly half the population (46.3%) reports having no religion, a figure that is far above the New South Wales average.

Education levels are strong, with 58.8% of residents completing Year 12. While 21.3% hold a bachelor degree or higher, this is well below the national average.

The area is very wealthy, with a typical household income of $2,624 a week, which is well above the national figure of $1,746.

Residents are generally healthy; 0.0% of people need help with daily activities and 5.3% have a mental health condition, which is well below the national average.

Community spirit is high, with 32.5% of people volunteering—far above the national rate of 14.1%. Unpaid care for children (32.5%) and housework (26.3%) are also well above the state average.

The First Nations community is small, with a typical personal income of $1,124, which is far above the national figure.

Homes are large, with 3.2 people per home, which is well above the national average. Most households are couples with children (76.3%), and very few people live alone.

Almost all homes are separate houses (92.3%), and 96.2% have three or more bedrooms. While 42.3% of homes are owned outright, typical weekly rents are well above the national figure at $488.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with 0.0% of people using public transport to commute. However, working from home is very common at 34.9%, which is far above the national average.

Movement into the area is relatively low, with 31.1% of people having moved in the last five years, which is well below the national figure.

The local workforce is very active, with 78.8% of adults working or looking for work, far above the national figure. Construction is the most common industry at 20.6%.

The area is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.9. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school, health service, or public transport.