Fernbrook

The community is much older than the national figure, with 27.5% of people aged 65 and over. This is reflected in the age structure, while children under 15 make up only 11.5% of the population, which is well below the New South Wales average of 18.2%.

People born overseas make up 14.5% of the population, which is higher than most similar areas but far below the state and national figures. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, accounting for 51.9% and 36.6% respectively.

English is the only language used at home by 90.1% of residents. No one in the community speaks another language at home, a figure far below both the state and national averages.

Nearly half the community (45.8%) reports having no religion, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 33.6%.

Education levels are far below the state and national averages, with only 16.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. About 43.2% of residents completed Year 12, and there are no schools within 3 km.

Typical weekly household incomes are $1,271, which is well below the New South Wales figure of $1,829. Those earning $3,000 or more a week make up only 12.5% of households, far below the national average.

Residents are generally healthier than those in most similar areas, with only 20.6% reporting a long-term health condition. This is well below the national figure of 27.7%.

Volunteerism is high here, with 24.1% of people volunteering, far above the state figure of 13.0%. Additionally, 30.4% of residents do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework per week, which is much higher than most areas.

There are 3 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. The typical First Nations resident is 45, which is far older than the national typical age of 24.

Homes are smaller than usual, with only 2.0 people per home compared to the national figure of 2.5. Couples without children are the most common family type, making up 57.6% of households.

A striking 51.8% of homes are owned outright, which is far above the national average of 31.0%. Most residents live in separate houses, and typical monthly mortgage payments are much lower than in most areas.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. While 29.2% of people work from home, most others drive, and every single home has at least one motor vehicle.

About 35.4% of residents moved in the last five years, which is higher than most similar areas, though this is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

Employment is heavily tied to the land, with 30.8% of workers in agriculture, forestry, and fishing. Full-time employment is among the lowest for its level at 44.6%, and the unemployment rate is slightly higher than the national figure.

With a walkability score of 0.0, Fernbrook is completely car-dependent. There are no parks, schools, shops, or health services within a 15-minute walk, and the terrain is quite steep with a mean slope of 15.2%.