Gelston Park

The typical resident is 47, making the area far older than the state and national figures. However, children under 15 make up 25.0% of the population, which is well above the national average of 18.2%.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 88.8% born here. Only 6.3% of residents were born overseas, a figure far below the New South Wales average of 29.3%.

English is the sole language used at home by 95.6% of residents. No one in the area uses another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

About 38.8% of people report having no religion, which is about the same as the national figure. Another 52.5% of the community identify as Christian.

This is a highly qualified area, with 32.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national figure of 26.3%. Many of these qualifications are in health, management, and engineering.

Incomes here are much higher than most areas, with a typical weekly family income of $2,750. About 36.8% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far above the state average.

Residents are generally healthier than most, with only 21.3% reporting a long-term health condition. This is well below the national average of 27.7%.

Community spirit is evident through volunteering, which is well above the national figure at 22.4%. Unpaid housework is also much more common here than in most other areas.

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

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 63.4% of families.

The area consists almost entirely of separate houses, with 89.5% having three or more bedrooms. No one in the community rents their home.

Car use is essential as there are no public transport stops. Every single home has at least one motor vehicle, and 40.4% have two.

The community is relatively stable, with 30.2% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

Employment is very strong, with a 0.0% unemployment rate. A high proportion of the workforce are professionals or technicians, and 68.8% of adults are working or looking for work.

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 of any home.