Floraville

Families are a major part of the community, with children under 15 making up 21% of the population, which is much higher than most similar areas. The typical resident is 40, making the area a little older than the national average.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 89.5% born here. Only 8.3% of people were born overseas, a figure that is far below the New South Wales and national averages.

English is the primary language for 94% of the community. Those using another language at home make up 3.6% of the population, which is far below the state and national figures.

People with no religion make up 40.5% of the community, which is well above the New South Wales average. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation at 54%.

Education levels are higher than in most similar areas, with 22.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Over half of residents have completed Year 12, though this is well below the national figure.

Incomes are much higher than in most similar areas. The typical weekly family income is $2,426, which is a little above the national figure of $2,120.

Long-term health conditions are reported by 30.2% of residents, which is a little above the national average. Mental health conditions are more common here than in most similar areas.

Unpaid care for children is very common, with 32.7% of people providing this help, a figure well above the national average. About 15.3% of residents are volunteers.

The First Nations community is larger than in about 84% of similar areas. Those who identify as First Nations are noticeably younger than the national average, with a typical age of 17.

Homes tend to be large, with 2.8 people per household, which is a little above the national figure. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 64.7% of families.

Most people live in separate houses, and 90.3% of homes have three or more bedrooms, which is far above the national average. Many residents own their homes outright, with 35.5% doing so.

Cars are essential here, as 54.8% of people drive to work and only 0.4% use public transport. However, 22.6% of the workforce works from home, which is a little above the national average.

The population is relatively stable, with 28.9% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work, at 67.5%, which is well above the national average. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, which is lower than most similar areas.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. While most homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park or school, almost no one can walk to health services.