Elderslie

This is a young community where 24.5% of people are children under 15, a figure well above the national average. The typical resident is 34, and there are far fewer seniors here than in most other areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 14.5% were born overseas, which is higher than in similar areas. The most common ancestries are Australian and English, followed by Scottish and Irish.

English is the primary language for 89.1% of the community. While 8.2% of people use another language at home, this is far below the New South Wales and national figures.

Religious affiliation is common here, with 58.8% of people identifying as Christians. The 33.6% of residents who report no religion is well below the national figure.

The area has a higher proportion of adults with bachelor degrees or higher than similar areas, though this remains well below the state average. Over half of residents have completed Year 12.

Elderslie is a high-earning area where 29.1% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, well above the national figure. The typical family income of $2,452 is also a little above the state and national averages.

Health profiles here are typical for the region, with 27.1% of people living with a long-term health condition. This is about the same as the figures for New South Wales and Australia.

Reflecting the high number of children, 35.1% of people provide unpaid childcare, which is well above the national average. However, the volunteer rate is much lower than in most similar areas.

There are 294 First Nations people in the area, a count among the largest for this level. This group sees a much lower unemployment rate and higher median personal income than the state and national averages.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 63.6% of families.

The landscape is dominated by separate houses, and 87.4% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Because of this, typical monthly mortgage payments are well above the national figure.

Most people rely on cars, but the area has a high number of public transport stops. Interestingly, 27.6% of the workforce works from home, which is well above the national figure.

The area is seeing significant movement, with 43.6% of people moving house in the last five years, a rate well above the national average.

The workforce is very active, with 68.5% of adults working or looking for work, which is well above the state and national figures. Common industries include construction, healthcare, and education.

While almost every home is within a short walk of a park, school, or transport stop, the area is far below the state average for access to groceries and health services on foot.