Gradys Creek

The typical resident is 58, making the area far older than the rest of the state. While children under 15 are very rare, there is a higher rate of people in de facto relationships compared to most areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up only 5.1%, which is far below the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries reported.

English is the main language spoken at home, though 5.1% of people use another language. This is higher than in similar areas, but still far below the New South Wales average.

About 39% of people report no religion, which is about the same as the national figure. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation at 42.4%.

Education levels are lower than the state average, with only 40.8% of people completing Year 12. Around 14.3% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical weekly household income is $1,281, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. No one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week.

A little more than 8.5% of residents need help with daily activities, which is much higher than in most areas. Long-term health conditions are slightly less common than the state average.

A very high 42.9% of people spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework. This is far above the national figure, while those caring for children are among the lowest in the country.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area. The small number of First Nations residents seen in older data have a typical age of 64.

Homes are smaller than usual, with only 2.0 people per dwelling. About 30.4% of people live alone, which is well above the national average.

Every home here is a separate house, and 52.2% are owned outright, far above the state average. Weekly rent is $268, which is well below the national figure.

Every home has at least one motor vehicle, as there are no public transport stops or routes in the area. The walk to the nearest stop is among the longest in the region.

The population is very stable, with only 21.8% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national rate of 40.7%.

Only 36.7% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure of 61.1%.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no shops, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk. The terrain is also steeper than the state average.