Ilford

The community is much older than the state average, with 30.3% of people aged 65 and over. It also has a First Nations population of 8.5%, which is well above the national figure of 3.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up only 5.5%, which is far below the New South Wales average of 29.3%. Australian and English are the most common ancestries.

English is the sole language used at home here, meaning 0.0% of residents use another language. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Religion is common, with 56.4% of people identifying as Christians. Another 38.2% have no religion, which is about the same as the national figure.

Qualifications are lower than the state average, with only 12.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many residents have completed a Certificate III or IV.

Incomes are much lower than the national average, with a typical household earning $933 a week. Only 10.1% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, far below the state average.

While 33.3% of people have a long-term health condition—well above the national figure—mental health conditions are much less common here than in most other areas.

Volunteering is very high, with 26.4% of people helping out, far above the national average of 14.1%. There is also a strong history of military service, with 5.8% of residents having served in the Defence Force.

The First Nations community is notably young, with a typical age of just 12. Household incomes for First Nations people are also far above the state average.

Homes are generally smaller than average, with 2.3 people per dwelling. Nearly half of all households consist of couples without children.

Every home in Ilford is a separate house, and more than half (52.2%) are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Renting is rare here at 11.6%.

The area is heavily car-dependent, with every home owning at least one vehicle and no one commuting by public transport. The drive to the city takes about 156 minutes.

The population is very stable, with only 21.3% of people moving in the last five years—far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is high at 67.7%, yet the unemployment rate of 10.1% is among the highest for similar areas. Many residents work in construction, health, or agriculture.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.4. Most residents cannot walk to groceries, health services, or parks within 15 minutes.