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The community is notably older than most areas, with a typical age of 47. It is also an area where de facto relationships are far more common than the state or national figures.

About 20.8% of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than in similar areas, though still well below the New South Wales average.

While 7.4% of people use a language other than English at home—a rate higher than most similar areas—the community is overwhelmingly English-speaking compared to the state average.

A huge majority of residents, 64.2%, report having no religion, a figure far above both the state and national averages.

The area is very well qualified, with 32.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 64% having completed Year 12, both of which are well above national figures.

Household incomes are generally higher than most areas, with 25.6% of homes earning $3,000 or more a week, which is well above the national average.

Residents are in good health overall; the proportions of people needing help with daily activities and those with long-term health conditions are both much lower than most areas.

Community spirit is high, with 23.2% of people volunteering, a rate far above the state average. More people also spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework than is typical for similar areas.

The First Nations community here is smaller than in most similar areas, and typical personal incomes are far below the state and national figures.

Family structures are varied, with 52.2% of households being couples with children and a higher-than-usual rate of one-parent families.

Almost every home is a separate house, and 41.4% are owned outright, which is far above the national average. However, typical weekly rents and mortgage payments are both higher than the national figure.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, though 32.8% of people work from home, which is far above the national average.

The population is relatively stable, as the proportion of people who moved in the last five years is well below the state and national averages.

While many adults are working or looking for work, the full-time employment rate is among the lowest for its level, and the unemployment rate is a little above the national average.

The area is very car-dependent, with a low walkability score and very few amenities, such as schools or health services, within a 15-minute walk.