Jerrara

Children under 15 make up 23.5% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%. The typical resident is 41, and there is a higher than usual proportion of people in de facto relationships.

Most residents were born in Australia, with only 12.1% born overseas, a figure far below the New South Wales average of 29.3%. Those with overseas roots most commonly cite English, Irish, and Scottish ancestry.

English is the primary language here, with only 3.8% of people using another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

A large number of residents report having no religion, at 45.5%, which is well above the Australian average of 38.9%.

This is a highly qualified community where 48.6% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure of 26.3%. School completion is also much higher than usual, with 67.3% of residents finishing Year 12.

Incomes are among the highest at this level, with a typical household earning $2,899 a week, which is far above the national figure of $1,746. About 22.9% of people earn $2,000 or more per week.

Residents are generally healthy, with a much lower rate of long-term health conditions (23.5%) and mental health conditions (5.3%) compared to the rest of the country. No one in the area requires help with daily activities.

Volunteering is common here, at 20.2%, which is well above the national figure of 14.1%. Many residents also spend a significant amount of time on unpaid housework and childcare.

First Nations people make up 3% of the population, with a typical age of 18, which is noticeably younger than the state and national averages. Household incomes for this group are far above the national figure.

Homes are larger than usual, with an average of 3.4 people per dwelling. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children (69.4%) and the very low number of people living alone.

The area consists entirely of separate houses, with 52.5% owned outright, a figure far above the national average of 31%. No one in Jerrara is currently renting.

The community is very car-dependent, though 52.2% of people work from home, which is far above the national figure of 21%. Every home owns at least one motor vehicle.

About 32.1% of residents moved to the area in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

The area has an unemployment rate of 0.0%, and 63.3% of adults are working or looking for work. Many residents work in professional roles or within agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

Jerrara is heavily car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.2, far below the state average. There are almost no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.