East Kurrajong

The area is notably younger than most, with a typical age of 38 and a higher proportion of children under 15 than the state average. Seniors make up just 12.6% of the population, which is well below the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up only 9.4% of the population, a figure far below the New South Wales average. English, Scottish, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the dominant language, spoken by 95.1% of people at home. Very few residents use another language, which is far below the national and state figures.

Christianity is the most common faith at 61.1%. Those with no religion make up 35% of the community, which is well below the national figure.

A typical resident is more likely to hold a certificate III or IV than a university degree. The rate of people with a bachelor degree or higher is far below the state and national averages.

Incomes are very high here, with 42.9% of households earning $3,000 or more a week, far above the national average. The typical household income of $2,757 is well above the figures for both the state and the nation.

Residents are slightly more likely to be without a long-term health condition than the state average. Only 3.5% of people need help with daily activities, which is a little below the national figure.

Care for the family is a priority here, with a much higher rate of people doing unpaid housework and caring for children than in most other areas. However, formal volunteering is lower than in similar areas.

The First Nations community is relatively small but has a very young typical age of 18. Notably, the unemployment rate for First Nations people is 0.0%, far below the national average.

Families are larger than usual, with an average of 3.4 people per home. Couples with children make up 72.6% of households, while very few people live alone.

Housing is almost exclusively made up of separate houses, with 92.9% having three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare at 7.3%, and typical monthly mortgage payments are well above the national figure.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, as 0.6% of homes have no vehicle and almost no one uses public transport to commute. Many residents work from home, accounting for 26% of the workforce.

The population is relatively stable, with 25.1% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average. Recent overseas arrivals are also very rare.

A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas. Many locals are employed in construction, technicians and trades, or education.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a very low walkability score. Most homes are far from parks, schools, and groceries, and there are very few amenities within a 15-minute walk.