Hartley

The community is far older than the rest of Australia, with 20.7% of people aged 65 and over. About 16.9% of residents are children under 15, which is slightly below the national figure.

Most people here were born in Australia, and 83.3% of the population shares this birthplace. This is far below the state and national figures for overseas-born residents.

English is the primary language for 90% of residents. While more people use another language at home than in similar areas, the 5.4% figure is still far below the state average.

Over half of the population identifies as Christian, while 37.9% of residents have no religion, a figure that is well above the New South Wales average.

About 20.4% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is more common than in similar areas but well below the national figure. Many residents have a Certificate III or IV qualification.

This is a wealthy area where 28.6% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is much higher than most other areas. Typical family income is $2,250, slightly above the state and national figures.

A higher proportion of residents have a long-term health condition compared to most areas, with arthritis being the most common at 12.3%. However, mental health conditions are slightly less common than the national figure.

Unpaid work is very common here, as 32.7% of people spend 15 or more hours a week on housework, far above the state average. Volunteers are also more common than in the rest of the state.

First Nations residents in Hartley have a typical age of 46, which is far older than the national figure of 24. Their household income is well above both the state and national averages.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.6 people per household. One-parent families are much less common than in most other areas, making up only 6.3% of households.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, with 90.3% of homes fitting this type. Home ownership is very strong, as 46.9% of residents own their homes outright, far above the national figure.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with 0% of people using public transport to commute. Every single home in Hartley has at least one motor vehicle.

While only 31.7% of people moved in the last five years, there has been a much higher rate of recent overseas arrivals compared to similar areas.

More people are working or looking for work than in most similar areas, though full-time employment is lower than the national figure. Many residents work in construction, healthcare, or public administration.

Hartley is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. No one lives within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.