Emu Plains

The community is older than the national figure, with 21.6% of residents aged 65 and over, which is well above the Australian average. Children under 15 make up 18.6% of the population, a figure higher than in most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 15.4% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. English, Irish, and Scottish are the most common ancestries outside of Australian.

English is the primary language for 89% of the community. Only 6.7% of people use another language at home, which is far below the New South Wales average of 26.6%.

Christianity is the most common religion at 60%. Those reporting no religion make up 32.1% of the population, which is a little below the state figure.

The area has a well-qualified workforce, with 18.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, the 48.6% of residents who completed Year 12 is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Household incomes are strong, with 26.4% of homes earning $3,000 or more a week, which is well above the national average. The typical weekly family income is $2,341, which is a little above the figure for Australia.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 32.4% of residents. This is well above the national figure of 27.7%, with arthritis and mental health being the most reported conditions.

Unpaid care for children is more common here than in most areas, involving 27.1% of people. Conversely, the volunteer rate of 12.9% is much lower than in similar communities.

There are 325 First Nations people in the area, and they have a lower unemployment rate at 7.0% compared to the national figure of 12.3%. Their typical household income is also well above the national average.

Families are larger than usual, with 2.6 people per home. Couples with children make up nearly 60% of all households, and one-parent families represent 14.5%.

Homes are typically large, with 87.7% having three or more bedrooms, far above the national average. Separate houses are very common at 82.1%, and 39.1% of these are owned outright.

While 31.6% of people work from home, the area is very well served by public transport, with 90 stops and a high number of departures per 1,000 people. Most homes have at least one car, and 37.8% have two.

The community is very stable, as only 26.9% of people moved house in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%. Recent arrivals from overseas are also far below the national average.

The workforce is steady, with 59.3% of people employed full-time and an unemployment rate of 3.1%. Common industries include construction, health care, and education.

The area is very walkable, with 91.4% of homes within a 15-minute walk of key amenities. This includes excellent access to groceries (95%) and health services (83.6%), both of which are far above state averages.