Grose Vale

The community is noticeably older than most of Australia, with a typical age of 46 and nearly 20% of residents aged 65 or over. There are fewer children and people in de facto relationships compared to the state average.

While 83.3% of residents were born in Australia, those born overseas make up 14.7% of the population. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, Irish, and Scottish.

English is the main language for 90.1% of the community. While more people here use another language at home than in similar areas, this figure is still far below the New South Wales average.

Christianity is the most common religion at 61.6%. About 31.5% of residents report having no religion, which is a little below the state figure.

A higher proportion of adults here hold a bachelor degree or higher compared to similar areas, though this is still well below the national average of 26.3%. About 52.9% of residents completed Year 12.

This is a wealthy area where typical household incomes are well above the national figure at $2,447 a week. Over a third of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is far above the state average.

Health profiles are typical for the region, with 27.2% of people living with a long-term condition. Arthritis is the most reported long-term health issue at 10.1%.

Unpaid housework is very common here, with 31.9% of people doing 15 or more hours a week, far above the national figure. About 14.8% of residents provide unpaid care.

First Nations people in Grose Vale have a strong profile, with an unemployment rate of 0.0% and a Year 12 completion rate of 59.4%, both far above national figures. About 17.5% speak a First Nations language.

Homes are larger than usual, with 3.2 people per household. Very few people live alone here, and one-parent families are much less common than in most other areas.

The area is almost entirely made up of separate houses, with 90.3% having three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is high, as 48.1% of houses are owned outright.

Car dependence is total, with every single home owning at least one motor vehicle. This is reflected in the commute, as 43.1% drive to work while 31.9% work from home.

The population is very stable, with far fewer people moving in the last five years compared to the rest of the state. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

More adults are working or looking for work than in most similar areas. The most common industries for local workers are construction, health, and education.

The area is highly car-dependent with a very low walkability score. Almost no one lives within a 15-minute walk of a school, health service, or grocery store.