Jerrys Plains

The community is noticeably younger than the national average, with a much higher proportion of children and far fewer seniors. About 7.2% of residents are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, which is well above the state figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 15.7% were born overseas, which is higher than in most similar areas. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, and Irish.

English is the primary language for almost everyone, with only 2.9% using another language at home. This is far below the New South Wales average.

About half of the population identifies as Christian, while 39.8% report having no religion, a figure that is well above the state average.

Educational qualifications are lower than the national average, with only 15.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many residents hold a Certificate III or IV, and the most common fields of study are engineering, management, and agriculture.

Incomes in Jerrys Plains are generally higher than in most similar areas. The typical household earns $2,020 a week, which is a little above the New South Wales figure.

Residents generally report better health than most areas, with a much lower rate of long-term health conditions (22.4%) compared to the national average.

There is a very high rate of unpaid childcare, with 35.9% of people caring for children, which is far above the state average.

The First Nations community is notably young, with a typical age of 17. Household incomes for First Nations people are far above those seen in the state and nation.

Homes tend to be larger than average, with 2.7 people per dwelling. Most households consist of couples with children, and very few people live alone.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, with 83.2% having three or more bedrooms. While many homes are owned with a mortgage, those who rent pay a typical weekly rent of $350.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, as 66.4% of people drive to work and there are no public transport stops. Very few residents work from home compared to the state average.

Migration is high, with a striking 31.4% of residents arriving recently from overseas, a figure far above the national average.

Employment is strong, with 73.8% of adults working or looking for work, far above the national figure. Most jobs are in agriculture, forestry, fishing, or mining.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.