Fiddletown

Families with children are common here, with 21.6% of the population under 15, which is well above the national figure. The typical resident is 40, and there are far fewer people in de facto relationships compared to most similar areas.

About 20.5% of residents were born overseas, a figure much higher than in similar areas, though still well below the New South Wales average. English is the most common ancestry at 43.6%.

While 9.7% of people use a language other than English at home, this is far below the state and national figures. No one in the community reported speaking little or no English.

A large portion of the community has no religious affiliation, at 42.1%, which is well above the figures for both New South Wales and Australia.

The area is highly qualified, with 26.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This academic lean is reflected in the school advantage score, which is among the highest for its level.

Fiddletown is very wealthy; 42.6% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is far above the national average. Typical personal weekly income is $1,016, well above the national figure.

Residents are generally healthy, with only 18.9% having a long-term health condition. This is well below the national average, as are the rates of mental health conditions and those needing daily help.

More people here do at least 15 hours of unpaid housework per week than in most similar areas. However, the rate of people providing unpaid care is much lower than most other areas.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is very small, with only a few individuals. The typical personal income for First Nations residents is far below the national figure.

Homes tend to be larger than usual, with an average of 3.1 people per household. Most families consist of couples with children, who make up 67% of households.

Almost every home is a separate house (98.5%), and 79.4% of these have three or more bedrooms. Many are owned outright, but those with mortgages face typical monthly payments of $3,500, far above the state average.

The area is heavily car-dependent, with 0% of people using public transport to commute. This is consistent with the fact that nearly half of the workforce works from home.

The community is very stable, with only 24.9% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national rate. No recent arrivals from overseas were recorded.

About 58.7% of adults are working or looking for work. Those employed are often in high-level roles, with managers and professionals making up over half of the workforce.

Fiddletown is almost entirely car-dependent, with a very low walkability score. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or parks.