Homeleigh

The typical resident is 47, making the area far older than both New South Wales and Australia. While children under 15 make up 18.3% of the population, the proportion of seniors aged 65 and over is well below the state and national figures.

Most of the community was born in Australia, and those born overseas make up only 9.2% of the population, which is far below the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries reported.

English is the only language used at home in this area. No residents reported using another language or speaking little or no English, which is far below the figures for New South Wales and Australia.

Nearly half of the population (47.5%) report having no religion, a figure that is well above the national average. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 40.0%.

A higher proportion of adults here hold a bachelor degree or higher compared to similar areas, though this is still well below the state average of 27.8%. Over half of the residents have completed Year 12.

Typical weekly household income is $1,083, which is much lower than most areas and far below the state figure. However, there is a significant gap in earnings, as 18.0% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, well above the national average.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, including arthritis and mental health conditions. Interestingly, no one in the community reported needing help with daily activities.

A much higher proportion of residents have served in the Defence Force compared to most other areas. Volunteer rates are 13.0%, which is a little below the national figure.

There are three Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the community. The First Nations typical age is 15, which is far younger than the state and national figures, and typical household income is much lower than in most areas.

One-parent families make up 21.3% of households, which is well above the national average. Conversely, far fewer people live alone here than is typical for New South Wales.

Every single home in Homeleigh is a separate house, and 46.8% are owned outright, far above the national figure. There are no rental properties in the area, and most homes are large, with 78.7% having three or more bedrooms.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. This is reflected in the workforce, where 49.1% drive to work and 29.8% work from home.

The community has seen significant movement recently, with 40.2% of people moving into the area in the last five years.

Health care and social assistance are the main industries for local workers. While 60.0% of adults are working or looking for work, the rate of full-time employment is well below the national average.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no parks, shops, or health services within a 15-minute walk, and the terrain has a steep average slope of 12.1%.