Grosses Plain

The community is far older than the state and national averages, with a typical age of 49. Children under 15 make up only 11.8% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.

Overseas birth rates are among the highest for similar areas at 32.4%, well above the Australian average of 27.7%. While 44.1% of residents claim Australian ancestry, there is also significant English and South African heritage.

English is the primary language for 82.4% of the community. About 14.7% of people use another language at home, although this is still far below the New South Wales average.

A large majority of residents identify as having no religion, at 58.8%. This is far above both the state and national figures.

Year 12 completion is at 58.3%, which is about the same as the national average. However, the proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is far below the state figure.

Incomes are much higher than in most similar areas, with a typical weekly household income of $2,750. This is well above the national figure of $1,746.

The area has some of the lowest rates of long-term health conditions, with only 11.8% of people reporting one. No residents reported needing help with daily activities or having a mental health condition.

Volunteerism is much higher than most areas at 25.0%, far above the national average. Unpaid childcare is also very common, with 40.6% of people providing this care.

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

Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 3.0 people per dwelling. This is a little above the national figure of 2.5, and 54.8% of households are couples with children.

The typical monthly home-loan payment is $2,275, which is a little above the national figure. Rent is also much higher than most similar areas at $382 per week.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. About 20% of the workforce works from home.

The community is quite mobile, with 42.4% of people moving in the last five years, which is a little above the national figure.

The unemployment rate is 0.0%, well below the national average of 5.1%. Many residents work in public administration and safety, as well as retail and transport.

This is a car-dependent area with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk, and the terrain is steeper than the state average.