Herons Creek

The community is older than average, with a typical resident aged 46 and 22% of people aged 65 and over. However, children under 15 make up 22% of the population, which is well above the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 8.1% were born overseas, which is far below the New South Wales and national figures. Australian and English are the most common ancestries.

English is the only language used at home, with 0.0% of people using another language. This is far below the state and national figures.

About 42.3% of residents have no religion, which is well above the national figure. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation at 48.0%.

Qualifications are lower than in most areas, with only 9.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Just 36.3% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the state average.

Typical incomes are much lower than the national figure, with a typical household earning $1,266 a week. Only 10.8% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the state average.

Residents experience more health challenges than most areas, with 32.5% having a long-term health condition. About 6.5% of people need help with daily activities.

Unpaid work is very common here; 23.7% of people provide unpaid care, and 36.3% care for children, both of which are far above the state and national figures.

There are 5 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. Their typical personal income of $450 is a little below the national figure.

Homes are slightly larger than average with 2.7 people per home. One-parent families make up 17.9% of the community, which is well above the national figure.

Every home in the area is a separate house. Ownership is high, with 47.0% of homes owned outright, far above the state figure, and typical mortgage payments are well below the national average.

The area is entirely reliant on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. Most homes have at least two vehicles, and 61% of workers drive to their jobs.

The population is very stable, with only 23.5% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

About 56.3% of adults are working or looking for work, which is a little below the state figure. Common industries include construction, agriculture, and health care.

The area is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.1. Almost no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or parks.