Freemans Reach

The area is younger than most, with the typical resident aged 37 and children under 15 making up 20.7% of the population. This is slightly above the New South Wales figure of 18.2%.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 84.2% born here. Only 12.1% of people were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the main language for 89.4% of residents. While 7% of people use another language at home, this is still far below the New South Wales average of 26.6%.

Religion remains common here, with 62.2% of people identifying as Christians. Those with no religion make up 31.7%, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with only 12.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the state average of 27.8%.

Household incomes are high, with the typical weekly income at $2,143, which is a little above the national figure. About 27% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, a result much higher than most areas.

About 27.8% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is about the same as the national average. This includes asthma at 9.3% and arthritis at 8.2%.

Family life is a major focus here, with 30.5% of people caring for children unpaid, well above the national figure of 26.3%. Unpaid housework is also more common than in most areas.

First Nations people make up 5.1% of the population, which is a little above the national figure of 3.2%. This group has a much lower unemployment rate than most areas, sitting at 0.0%.

Homes are larger than usual, with an average of 2.9 people per household. This is consistent with the fact that 64.9% of families are couples with children.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, making up 99.8% of all homes. A huge 90.2% of these homes have three or more bedrooms, far above the national figure of 73.8%.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, as 51.2% of workers drive and 0% use public transport to commute. Most homes have multiple vehicles, with 38.6% owning two and 20.9% owning four or more.

The population is quite stable, with only 26.5% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

A high proportion of the community is active in the workforce, with 67.7% working or looking for work, well above the state figure. Many residents work in construction, which is the top industry at 15.2%.

The area is very car-dependent with a low walkability score of 1.8. Only 0.9% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, which is far below the state figure of 67.7%.