Dyers Crossing

The community is far older than the national figure, with seniors making up 26% of the population. Children under 15 are well below the state average at 15%, while de facto relationships are more common here than in most areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas roots most commonly cite English, Scottish or Irish ancestry. Only 10.1% of people were born overseas, which is far below the New South Wales figure.

English is the primary language for 90.5% of the population. Very few people use another language at home, and no residents reported speaking little or no English, which is well below the national trend.

Nearly half of the community, or 46.8%, report having no religion. This is far above the New South Wales figure and well above the national average.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 33.8% of residents completing Year 12. This is far below the state and national figures, and typical school sizes in the area are much smaller than usual.

Typical weekly household income is $1,149, which is well below both the state and national figures. Only 10.6% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, a figure far below the state average.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 35.8% of residents. This is well above the national average, with arthritis being the most reported condition.

A much higher proportion of people do at least 15 hours of unpaid housework compared to most areas. However, volunteering is a little below the national figure, and fewer people provide unpaid care.

There are 13 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. This group is noticeably younger than the state and national averages, with a typical age of 20.

Household sizes are about the same as the national figure, with 44.7% of homes containing two people. Couples without children are the most common family type at 42.2%.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 53.8% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Most homes are large, with 86.4% having three or more bedrooms.

The area is highly reliant on cars, as 100% of homes have at least one motor vehicle. While there are 11 public transport stops, no one uses public transport to commute to work.

About 33% of people moved house in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 11.4% of the population.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas, at 49.5%. The most common industries for local workers are health care, social assistance and retail trade.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, parks or schools.