Haywards Bay

Children under 15 make up 22.7% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%. This contributes to a younger community where the typical resident is 38, and seniors aged 65 and over are less common than in most other areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 17.5% were born overseas, which is higher than in most similar areas. English, Irish and Scottish ancestries are the most common among those with overseas roots.

While 85.3% of people speak only English, those using another language at home are much more common here than in most similar areas. However, this remains well below the New South Wales average of 26.6%.

Religious affiliation is relatively high, with 62.7% of people identifying as Christian. This means the proportion of people with no religion is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

A higher number of adults have a bachelor degree or higher compared to most similar areas, though this is still well below the state average. Qualifications are most common in management, commerce and engineering.

Incomes are significantly higher than typical, with a typical household earning $2,308 a week, well above the national figure of $1,746. This is reflected in the 33.6% of households earning $3,000 or more per week.

Mental health conditions are slightly more common here than in most areas, affecting 9.3% of residents. Long-term health conditions are reported at a rate of 29.4%, which is a little above the national figure.

Unpaid care is a major part of local life, with 34.2% of people caring for children, which is well above the national average. Conversely, the volunteer rate is much lower than in most other areas.

The First Nations community here is notably young, with a typical age of 15, far younger than the national figure of 24. Typical personal income for this group is well above the national average at $850.

Homes are larger than usual, with 3.1 people per household, and very few people live alone. Most families consist of couples with children, which helps explain the high number of children in the area.

The area is almost entirely made up of separate houses, with 99.5% having three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare at 8.5%, and those who do rent pay a typical weekly amount that is well above the national figure.

Car use is essential, as every single home has a motor vehicle and no one commutes by public transport. While 19.7% work from home, the rest rely on cars to travel, with a typical drive to the city taking 74 minutes.

The community is quite mobile, with 43.2% of people moving house in the last five years. This is slightly higher than the national figure of 40.7%.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas. The most common industries for local workers are health care, social assistance and retail trade.

While everyone lives within a 15-minute walk of a park or groceries, the area is generally less walkable than the state average. There are no schools or health services within a 15-minute walk.