Jerrawa

The community is notably older than most areas, with 18.9% of residents aged 65 or over and very few children, who make up only 8.5% of the population. About 4.7% of residents are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, which is a little above the national figure.

The area has a very strong connection to Australian, English, Irish, and Scottish roots. Only 8.5% of residents were born overseas, a figure that is far below both the state and national averages.

English is the only language used at home by 97.2% of residents. Consequently, no one in the community speaks little or no English, which is well below the national average.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most of the country, with 64.2% of people identifying as Christian. Those with no religion make up 24.5% of the population, which is far below the national figure.

Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 38.9% of residents completing Year 12. About 14.4% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the state average.

Typical household income is about the same as the national figure at $1,875 a week, though 31.6% of households earn $3,000 or more, which is well above the national average. However, typical personal income is $575, which is well below the state and national figures.

Health challenges are common here, with 34% of people living with a long-term health condition. Those needing help with daily activities make up 15.1% of the population, a figure that is well above the national average.

The area has a high rate of community service, with 21.6% of people volunteering. Additionally, 10.9% of residents have served in the Defence Force, which is well above the state and national figures.

There are five First Nations people in the community, whose typical age of 51 is far older than the national figure of 24. Their typical personal income of $1,125 is far above the national average.

Homes here are slightly larger than usual, with 2.7 people per home. Nearly half of all households are couples with children, while one-parent families are much less common than in most other areas.

Every single home in Jerrawa is a separate detached house. Home ownership is very high, with 52.6% of houses owned outright, and no one in the community rents.

The community is entirely reliant on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes available. Most homes have multiple vehicles, with 33.3% owning three cars.

The population is very stable, with only 21.4% of people moving into the area in the last five years, which is far below the national figure.

Only 51.5% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the national average. Many of those employed work in agriculture, forestry and fishing, or public administration.

Jerrawa is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1. There are no schools, parks, or grocery stores within a 15-minute walk of any home.