Dooralong

The typical resident is 42, making the area noticeably older than the state and national figures. However, it is much younger than most similar areas in terms of its senior population, with people aged 65 and over sitting well below the national average.

English and Australian ancestries are most common, accounting for 44% and 43.1% of residents. While a higher proportion of people were born overseas compared to similar areas, the 14.6% figure is far below the New South Wales and national averages.

English is the primary language for 92.9% of the community. Only 4.3% of residents use another language at home, which is far below the national figure.

Christianity is the most common faith at 57.1%. Those reporting no religion make up 36% of the population, which is a little below the national average.

The community is well-qualified, with 21.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. While this is higher than most similar areas, it remains well below the state and national averages.

Dooralong is a high-income area where 41.4% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, a figure far above the national average. Typical weekly household incomes are $2,833, which is far above the national figure.

A higher proportion of residents live with a mental health condition compared to most areas. Conversely, those needing help with daily activities and those with long-term health conditions are both below the state and national averages.

Unpaid housework is very common here, with 31.1% of people doing 15 or more hours a week, far above the national figure. Volunteer rates are also well above the national average at 17.8%.

There are four Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. The typical person in this group is 42, far older than the national figure of 24, and their typical personal income is among the lowest for similar areas.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.1 people per home and a very low number of people living alone. Most households are couples with children, which helps explain why the average home size is higher than the state average.

Every single home in Dooralong is a separate house, and 90.9% have three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare at 9.1%, though those with mortgages face typical monthly payments that are well above the national average.

The area is highly car-dependent, with every household owning at least one vehicle. While there are many public transport stops, 33.5% of the workforce works from home, which is far above the national average.

About 37.4% of the population has moved in the last five years. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

The local workforce is more active than the state average, with 62.6% of adults working or looking for work. Unemployment is low at 2.2%, and many residents work as managers or professionals.

The area is considered car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Residents cannot walk to groceries, schools, or health services within 15 minutes.