Gosforth

The area is far older than the national figure, with 32.9% of people aged 65 and over. At the same time, children under 15 make up 22.0% of the population, which is well above the New South Wales average.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 17.1% were born overseas, which is higher than in most similar areas. English, Irish, and Scottish ancestries are the most common after Australian.

English is the primary language for 91.5% of the community. Only 4.9% use another language at home, a figure far below the state and national averages.

The community is strongly religious, with 75.6% identifying as Christian. Only 12.2% report having no religion, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

About half of residents completed Year 12, and 18.2% hold a bachelor degree or higher. While these figures are higher than in many similar areas, they remain well below the state average.

Income is high here, with 33.3% of households earning over $3,000 a week and 24.2% of individuals earning $2,000 or more. However, the typical personal income of $680 is a little below the national figure.

A little more than 7% of people need help with daily activities, which is much higher than most areas. Asthma is the most common long-term health condition reported at 12.2%.

Unpaid care is very common here, with 22.7% of people providing unpaid care and 31.8% doing significant housework. There is also a higher rate of former Defence Force members compared to most areas.

The First Nations population is very small, with a typical age of 65 years, which is far older than the state average of 23 years.

Homes are large, with 3.3 people per household and no one living alone. Over 63% of families consist of couples with children.

Home ownership is very high, with 51.9% of houses owned outright. All homes are separate houses, and most have three or more bedrooms.

The area is entirely car-reliant, with no public transport stops and 100% of homes owning a vehicle. One third of the workforce works from home.

This is a very stable community, with only 12.7% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

About half of adults are working or looking for work, and unemployment is at 0.0%. Common industries include mining and education, with a high number of managers and professionals.

The area is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.8. While most homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, there are no schools, shops or health services nearby.