Emerald Hill

The community is younger than most, with a high proportion of children and a significant number of people in de facto relationships. The typical resident is 39, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 3.6% of the population.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those from overseas are far fewer than in the rest of the state. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, Irish, and Scottish.

English is the primary language here, with only 2.9% of people using another language at home, which is far below the national figure. No residents reported speaking little or no English.

Faith plays a larger role here than in most areas, as 71.5% of people identify as Christians. The share of people with no religion is far below the state and national figures.

Education levels are lower than the national average, with only 15.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many residents have a Certificate III or IV, and common qualifications are in engineering and education.

Typical weekly incomes for households and individuals are higher than in most similar areas. About 24% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is just slightly below the state average.

Residents are generally healthier than the national average, with a much lower rate of long-term health conditions. About 62% of people report having no long-term health issues at all.

Community involvement is very high, with nearly 28% of people volunteering and a high number of residents caring for children unpaid. There is also a notable number of former Defence Force members.

First Nations people in the area are much younger than the state and national averages, with a typical age of 15. Their personal income is well above the national figure.

Most people live in couples with children, and very few people live alone or in one-parent families. This helps explain why the area has so many children and fewer single-person homes.

Housing is overwhelmingly dominated by separate houses, with 46% owned outright. This is far above the national average, and renting is much less common here than elsewhere in New South Wales.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no one using public transport to commute and every home owning at least one vehicle. About 25.4% of the workforce works from home.

Residents are less likely to move than people in other parts of the state, with only 27.5% having changed homes in the last five years.

The workforce is very active, with a high proportion of full-time employees and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Nearly half of the residents work in agriculture, forestry, or fishing.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no shops, parks, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk. There are no public transport stops available.