Fernbank Creek

The area is notably older than the state average, with 25.4% of people aged 65 and over. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 4.9% of the population, which is a little above the national figure of 3.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the community has a far lower proportion of overseas-born people (10.7%) compared to New South Wales. English and Australian are the most common ancestries listed.

English is the primary language for 83.6% of residents. While 7.4% of people use another language at home, which is higher than in similar areas, this is still far below the state and national figures.

A large number of residents report no religion (43.4%), which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is also common at 44.3%.

Qualifications in this area are far below state and national levels, with only 13.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is consistent with the fact that only 40.6% of residents completed Year 12.

Income varies widely; while 27.5% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, the typical household income of $1,625 is a little below the national figure.

Long-term health conditions are a little more common here than across Australia, affecting 30.3% of people. However, the rate of mental health conditions is much lower than in most other areas.

Caregiving is a major part of local life, with 18.9% of people providing unpaid care—a figure well above the national average. There is also a slightly higher rate of former Defence Force members compared to the state.

The First Nations community here is small, with a typical age of 58, which is far older than the national figure of 24. Personal and household incomes for First Nations people are well below the national average.

Homes here are larger than usual, with a typical 2.8 people per household. Very few people live alone (7.5%), which is far below the national figure of 25.6%.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 47.5% are owned outright, which is far above the national average. Typical weekly rents are well below the national figure at $275.

The community is heavily reliant on cars, as 0% of people use public transport to commute. Every single home has at least one motor vehicle.

The population is relatively stable, with only 25.2% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

The unemployment rate is 0.0%, though the share of full-time employment is well below the national average. Many residents work in construction, healthcare, or hospitality.

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