Forest Reefs

The community is older than most, with a typical resident aged 43. While it has a higher proportion of children under 15 than the state average, it has fewer seniors and people in de facto relationships than similar areas.

Residents are overwhelmingly Australian-born, and the area has far fewer overseas-born people than the national average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries listed.

English is the sole language spoken at home, with no residents using another language or speaking little or no English, which is far below the national figures.

Religious affiliation is common here, with 61.8% identifying as Christian. The proportion of people reporting no religion is well below the New South Wales and national figures.

The area is well-qualified, with 24.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Common fields of study include engineering, health, and management.

Incomes are much higher than in most areas, with 33.1% of households earning $3,000 or more a week. Typical personal weekly income is $891, which is a little above the national figure.

Forest Reefs is healthier than many areas, with fewer people needing daily help or living with long-term health conditions compared to the state average.

Community spirit is high, as 25.1% of people volunteer, a figure far above the national average. There is also a high rate of unpaid childcare and housework.

There are 13 First Nations people in the area. Their typical personal income is well above the national figure, and the typical age is noticeably older than in New South Wales.

Families are larger here than in most areas, with an average of 2.9 people per home. There are very few one-parent families or people living alone compared to the state average.

Almost every home is a separate house, and 87.2% have three or more bedrooms. Renting is rare, though typical monthly mortgage payments are higher than the national figure.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no one commuting by public transport and every home owning at least one motor vehicle.

The population is very stable, with far fewer people moving house in the last five years than the national average, and no recent arrivals from overseas.

Jobs are plentiful and secure, with an unemployment rate of just 1.1%, well below the national figure. Many residents work in agriculture, education, or healthcare.

The area has almost no walkable amenities, with no schools, parks, or shops within a 15-minute walk for any resident.