Emu Swamp

The community is far older than most, with a typical age of 51 and 21.2% of residents aged 65 or over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 14.1%, which is well below the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia (78.2%), and the area has far fewer overseas-born residents than the state average. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

English is the sole language used at home by 90.4% of the population. This means the area has far fewer people using another language at home compared to both New South Wales and Australia.

Nearly half of the population identifies as Christian (48.1%). Those with no religion make up 37.2%, which is well above the state figure but a little below the national average.

Education levels are very high, with 40% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national average, and 65.3% of residents have completed Year 12.

Earnings are among the highest at this level, with a typical weekly household income of $2,687. This is well above the national figure, and 31.2% of people earn $2,000 or more per week.

Residents are generally healthier than most, with only 21.8% reporting a long-term health condition. No one in the community reported needing help with daily activities.

Volunteerism is much higher here than in most areas, at 26.4%. Additionally, 16.8% of people provide unpaid care, which is well above the national figure.

There are 4 First Nations residents in the area. This small group is far younger than the state average, with a typical age of 16 and personal incomes that are among the highest for this group.

Homes tend to be larger than usual, with 2.7 people per household. Most families are couples with children (54.8%) or couples without children (41.3%).

The area is dominated by separate houses (96.1%), and 52.9% are owned outright. No one in the community is renting, and 92.2% of homes have three or more bedrooms.

The community is entirely reliant on cars, as 0% of people use public transport to commute. About 29.1% of the workforce works from home, which is well above the national figure.

The population is very stable, with only 18.3% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the state and national figures.

Employment is strong, with a 0.0% unemployment rate. Many residents work as professionals or managers, with a high number of people employed in health care and social assistance.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.