Firefly

Firefly is far older than most areas, with a typical age of 51 and a high proportion of seniors at 27.1%. The community also has a stronger First Nations presence than the state average, at 5.7%.

The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 84.6% born here and only 9.3% born overseas, which is far below the national figure.

English is the primary language for almost everyone, with only 1.2% of people using another language at home—far below the New South Wales average of 26.6%.

More than half the population (51.4%) report having no religion, a figure far above the national average of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with only 11.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree and 39.8% completing Year 12, which is far below the state average.

Typical incomes are well below national figures, with a typical household earning $1,375 a week and only 13.3% of households earning $3,000 or more.

Health challenges are common here; 33.2% of people have a long-term health condition, and 9.3% need help with daily activities, both figures being well above the national average.

Unpaid care is a significant part of local life, with 14.6% providing unpaid care and 30.5% doing over 15 hours of housework weekly, though far fewer people care for children compared to other areas.

The First Nations community is small but relatively prosperous, with a typical personal income of $725, which is well above the national figure of $540.

Households are slightly smaller than average, and far fewer people live alone (18.4%) compared to the state average of 25.0%.

Every home in Firefly is a separate house, and 48% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure of 31.0%.

The community is entirely reliant on cars, as 0% of homes have no motor vehicle and the typical walk to a public transport stop takes 68 minutes.

Firefly is a very stable community where only 22.1% of people have moved in the last five years, far below the national average of 40.7%.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work (54.0%) than in most areas, and full-time employment is well below the state average at 50.9%.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1 and no grocery stores, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.