Elsmore

This is a young community where 24.0% of residents are children under 15, a figure well above the national average. The typical age is only 33, while seniors aged 65 and over make up just 12.8% of the population.

Born overseas accounts for 41.1% of the population, which is far above the New South Wales figure. English is the most common ancestry at 48.0%, followed by German and Australian roots.

English is the dominant tongue here, with 93.0% of people using it exclusively at home. This means the proportion of people using another language is far below the state and national figures.

Religious affiliation is common in Elsmore, as the 11.2% of people reporting no religion is among the lowest for its level and far below the national figure.

A little more than 61% of residents completed Year 12, which is higher than most similar areas. However, those with a bachelor degree or higher are far fewer than the state average.

Typical weekly personal income is among the lowest for its level at $305, far below the national figure of $805. No households in the area earn $3,000 or more per week.

Residents generally report good health, with only 22.1% having a long-term health condition, which is well below the national average. Those needing help with daily activities are also much fewer than in most areas.

Community spirit is very high, with 61.4% of people volunteering, far above the state figure. Half of the population also provides unpaid care for children.

First Nations people make up about 3.4% of the population. This group is much older than the national average, with a typical age of 48 years.

About 48.5% of households are couples without children, though one-parent families are a little more common here than in most other areas.

Every single home in Elsmore is a separate detached house. Home ownership is strong, with 49.1% of properties owned outright, far above the national figure.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops and every home owning at least one motor vehicle. Only 4.2% of people work from home.

Recent arrivals from overseas make up 19.7% of the population, which is well above the national average. However, only 30.1% of all residents moved in the last five years.

Full-time employment is well above the national average at 66.2%, though the overall unemployment rate is among the highest for its level at 11.8%.

The area is car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.