Fernleigh

The population is older than most areas, with a typical age of 50. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 5.4% of the community, which is much higher than most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 14.4% were born overseas, a figure higher than most similar areas but far below the New South Wales average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the dominant language, with only 4.0% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure, and no one in the community speaks little or no English.

A large majority of residents report having no religion, at 58.4%. This is among the highest proportions for this level and far above the national figure.

The community is highly educated, with 29.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is much higher than most similar areas. This high level of qualification is reflected in the local income levels.

Typical household incomes are much higher than most similar areas, reaching $2,024 per week. This is a little above the state and national figures, and 13.1% of people earn $2,000 or more weekly.

Residents are generally healthier than those in most similar areas, with only 24.2% reporting a long-term health condition, which is well below the national average.

Unpaid work is common here, as 27.3% of people do 15 or more hours of housework per week, a figure well above the national average. Volunteering is also more frequent than in the rest of the state.

First Nations households earn $1,937 weekly, which is well above the national figure. The typical First Nations resident is 27, which is noticeably older than the state average.

Homes tend to be larger than usual, with 2.8 people per home. Couples with children make up the majority of households at 62.2%, while only 17.0% of people live alone.

Every single home in Fernleigh is a separate house, and 93.0% have three or more bedrooms. While 42.0% of homes are owned outright, those with mortgages face typical monthly payments of $2,600.

Car use is essential as 0% of people commute by public transport and every home has at least one vehicle. However, 32.7% of people work from home, which is far above the national figure.

The population is very stable, with only 23.4% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure, and there were no recent arrivals from overseas.

While more adults are working or looking for work than in most similar areas, the unemployment rate is 5.8%, which is much higher than most similar areas. Many residents work as managers or professionals.

The area is heavily car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.5, far below the state average. There are no grocery stores or health services within a 15-minute walk, and the terrain is notably sloped.