Fountaindale

The typical resident is 46, making the area far older than the national average. While seniors are slightly fewer than usual, there is a higher proportion of children under 15 compared to most areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 15.8% were born overseas, which is higher than in similar areas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the main language for 88.2% of the community. While more people here use another language at home than in most similar areas, this is still far below the New South Wales average.

About 40.4% of people report having no religion, a figure that is well above the state average. Over half the population identifies as Christian.

The area is highly qualified, with 27% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is much higher than in most similar areas, and the community has a high number of schools within a 3km radius.

Incomes are very high here; the typical household earns $2,903 a week, which is far above the national figure. Weekly family incomes are also well above the state and national averages.

Long-term health conditions are reported by 30.2% of residents, which is well above the state average. However, the proportion of people needing help with daily activities is lower than most areas.

Residents are more likely to provide unpaid care and do heavy housework than people in most other areas. Volunteers also make up 17.7% of the community, well above the national figure.

There are 28 First Nations people in the area. Their typical personal income of $900 is much higher than in most similar areas and far above the national figure.

Homes are larger than usual, with 3.2 people per dwelling. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children and the very low number of people living alone.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, with 93.1% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare at just 3.2%, while 40.4% of homes are owned outright.

The area is very car-dependent, with 32.6% of people working from home. While there are many public transport stops, nobody uses them to commute to work.

The community is relatively stable, with fewer people moving in the last five years compared to most areas. Recent overseas arrivals are also far below the national average.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas, and the unemployment rate is low at 2.3%. Professional and managerial roles are common.

The area is heavily car-dependent due to a very low walkability score and steep terrain. Almost no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.