Fosters Valley

The area is far older than most, with a typical resident aged 49 and 26.4% of the population aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 11.1%, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas roots are far below the state and national figures. English is the most common ancestry at 55.6%, followed by Irish at 30.6%.

English is the only language used at home, with 0.0% of people using another language. This is far below the New South Wales figure of 26.6%.

About 40.3% of people report no religion, which is a little above the national figure. The remaining majority identify as Christian.

The typical level of education is lower than the state average, with only 15.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Qualifications are most common in management, commerce, and agriculture.

Typical household incomes are a little above the state figure at $2,062 a week. While a small number of people earn well above the national average, only 10.7% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly.

Health needs are high here, as 34.7% of people have a long-term health condition and 11.1% need help with daily activities, both of which are well above the national figures.

Unpaid housework is very common, with 33.3% of people doing 15 or more hours a week, far above the national figure. There is also a higher than average number of former Defence Force members.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area.

Families tend to be larger than usual, with 2.7 people per home. This is consistent with the fact that 45.2% of households are couples with children, while very few people live alone.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, and half the community owns their home outright. There are no renters in the area, and 64.3% of homes have three or more bedrooms.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there is no public transport and every home has a motor vehicle. About 28.6% of workers operate from home, which is well above the national figure.

The population is somewhat mobile, with 37.5% of residents having moved in the last five years.

Working or looking for work is much less common here than in the rest of the state, though there is no unemployment. Jobs are split between agriculture, retail, and education.

Fosters Valley is completely car-dependent, with no shops, schools, or parks within a 15-minute walk.