Greenridge

This is a very young community where 32.1% of residents are children under 15, a figure far above the national 18.2%. Consequently, seniors aged 65 and over make up only 9% of the population, which is well below the New South Wales figure of 17.6%.

The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 95.5% of residents born here. This is far below the national average for overseas birth, as only 3.2% of people were born in another country.

English is the primary language for 96.8% of the community. Only 4.5% of residents use another language at home, which is far below the 22.3% national figure.

About 37.8% of residents have no religion, which is a little below the national figure of 38.9%. Another 53.2% of the community identifies as Christian.

Educational attainment is much lower than most similar areas, with only 7.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Just 26.2% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the state average of 58.9%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,485, which is a little below the national figure of $1,746. Personal incomes are also lower than most areas, with 52.5% of people earning under $650 a week.

While 6.4% of people need help with daily activities, the rate of long-term health conditions is well below the national average at 22.4%. Mental health conditions are also less common here at 5.8% compared to 8.8% nationally.

Family care is a major part of local life, with 42.6% of people caring for children unpaid, far above the national 26.3%. There is also a strong history of service, as 6.6% of residents served in the Defence Force.

First Nations residents are well represented, and they have a very young typical age of 11. While personal incomes for this group are well below the national figure, household incomes are far above the state average.

Homes are typically large, with 3.4 people per household, which is well above the national average of 2.5. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 71.4% of families.

Almost all homes are separate houses, and 95.5% have three or more bedrooms. While rent is about the same as the national figure, typical monthly mortgage payments are a little above the Australian average.

The community is entirely reliant on cars, with 0% of people using public transport to commute. Every single home in the area owns at least one motor vehicle.

The population is quite mobile, with 44.1% of residents having moved house in the last five years, which is well above the national figure of 40.7%.

Working or looking for work is very common here, with 76.2% of adults active in the workforce, far above the national 61.1%. The unemployment rate is 0.0%, with many residents working in agriculture, manufacturing, or as managers.

Greenridge is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, schools, parks, or public transport stops within a 15-minute walk of any home.