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Jaspers Brush

26 km²

Seniors and retirees make up a huge part of the population in Jaspers Brush, where the typical resident is 55. This older demographic helps explain why there are so many more people aged 65 and over compared to the rest of the country. It is a well-off community with a high number of university-qualified adults and large, mostly owner-occupied homes. The area feels quiet and residential, with a strong culture of volunteering and very few children.

An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.

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The area is far older than the national figure, with 31.5% of people aged 65 and over and a typical resident aged 55. Children under 15 make up only 14.4% of the population, which is well below the state average.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas roots are far fewer than the national average at 13.0%. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language here, with only 2.2% of people using another tongue at home, a figure far below the New South Wales average.

A large proportion of the community identifies as having no religion at 44.2%, which is well above the national figure.

Education levels are high, with 32.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the state and national averages.

The area is wealthy, with 31.8% of households earning $3,000 or more a week, which is well above the national figure. Typical personal and household incomes are also higher than in most other areas.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 32.0% of residents. Arthritis is the most frequently reported condition.

Volunteerism is very high at 27.4%, far above the national average, and a high proportion of people spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework.

First Nations residents are few in number, but the typical personal income for this group is higher than in most other areas.

Family homes are common, with 47.8% of households being couples with children. Very few people live alone, at just 11.4%.

Housing is dominated by large, detached houses, with 96.2% having three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is very high, as 64.4% of homes are owned outright.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops and 0.0% of people commute using public transport.

The population is relatively stable, with far fewer people moving in the last five years compared to the rest of the country.

Full-time employment is much lower than in most areas at 48.0%, though the unemployment rate is 0.0%. Many of the workforce are managers or professionals.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no shops, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.

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