Holgate

The community is slightly older than the state average, with a typical resident aged 43. It is a family-heavy area where 19.9% of people are children under 15, which is a little above the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 17% were born overseas, a figure higher than most similar areas but far below the New South Wales average.

English is the dominant language here, with 95.4% of people using it at home. This means the proportion of people using another language is far below the state and national figures.

A large number of residents report having no religion, at 44.2%, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%.

Holgate is highly qualified, with 34.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national average. This is reflected in the local schools, which have a much higher advantage score than most areas.

Household incomes are among the highest at this level, with the typical weekly family income of $2,919 well above the state and national figures. Nearly half of all households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Residents are generally healthier than those in most similar areas, with long-term health conditions affecting 23.3% of people, which is well below the national figure.

Unpaid work is common here, as a much higher proportion of people provide unpaid childcare and housework compared to the state average. About 19.5% of residents also volunteer.

There are 24 First Nations people in the area, and their personal and household incomes are far above those seen in New South Wales and Australia.

Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 3.3 people per household. This is consistent with the fact that 70.2% of families are couples with children.

The area is almost entirely made up of separate houses, with 95.3% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Very few people rent, and typical mortgage payments are far above the national figure.

Car use is essential, as every single home owns at least one motor vehicle. This reliance on cars is highlighted by the fact that 0% of people commute to work using public transport.

The community is relatively stable, with 30.2% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. Recent arrivals from overseas are also far less common than in the state average.

A high number of adults are working or looking for work, and 34.9% work from home, which is far above the national figure. Professionals and managers make up nearly half of the workforce.

The area is heavily car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Most homes are far from groceries, health services, and parks, and the terrain is noticeably steeper than the state average.