Foxground

Foxground is far older than the national average, with 37.2% of people aged 65 and over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 6.7% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 18.2%.

The community is mostly Australian or British, with English and Australian being the most common ancestries. About 15.9% of residents were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas but far below the New South Wales average.

English is the only language used at home here. No one in the community reports speaking another language or having little to no English, which is far below the state and national figures.

A large proportion of the community reports no religion at 45.7%, a figure well above the national average. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 42.7%.

Education levels are very high, with 45.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure of 26.3%. Most residents completed Year 12, and many hold qualifications in education and engineering.

Incomes are much higher than in most similar areas, and 23.6% of people earn $2,000 or more a week. The typical household income is $2,166, which is a little above the state and national figures.

The community is generally healthy, with a lower percentage of people reporting long-term health conditions than the national average. No one in the area reports needing help with daily activities.

Volunteerism is very high here at 29.9%, far above the national figure of 14.1%. A large number of people also do more than 15 hours of unpaid housework per week.

There are 5 First Nations people in the area, with a typical age of 66, which is far older than the national figure. Personal income for this group is much lower than in most other areas.

The area is mostly made up of couples, with 52% being couples without children. There are no one-parent families in the community.

Every home in Foxground is a separate house, and 55.2% are owned outright, far above the national figure. Typical rents and mortgage payments are both well above the state and national averages.

The community is entirely reliant on cars, as 0% of people use public transport to commute. However, 45.2% of people work from home, which is far above the national average.

The population is relatively stable, with fewer people moving in the last five years compared to the state average. Despite this, recent arrivals from overseas make up 15.4% of the community.

Unemployment is non-existent at 0.0%, though full-time employment is far below the national average. Common industries include construction and agriculture, with many residents working as managers or professionals.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, schools, or parks within a 15-minute walk, and the terrain is quite steep.