Jewells

The typical resident is 45, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 38. While children under 15 make up 17.9% of the population, the number of seniors is far above the state average.

The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 88.5% born here and only 9.1% born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%. English and Australian ancestries are the most common.

English is the main language for 93.3% of residents. Only 4.3% use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

About 40.5% of people report no religion, which is well above the New South Wales figure of 33.2%. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation at 53.6%.

While 19.1% of adults have a bachelor degree or higher, this is well below the state average. Year 12 completion is also far below the national figure, at 44.2%.

Typical household income is $1,732 a week, which is about the same as the national figure. About 23.7% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, a rate higher than most similar areas.

A much higher proportion of people here have a long-term health condition (35.8%) compared to the national figure of 27.7%. Mental health conditions are also a little more common than in the state.

Unpaid work is common here, with 33.1% of people caring for children and 27.3% doing significant housework, both figures well above the national average. There is also a higher rate of Defence Force veterans.

The First Nations community is small but prosperous, with a typical personal income of $872, which is far above the national figure. Notably, the unemployment rate for this group is 0.0%.

Families are larger than in most areas, with 2.6 people per home. Couples with children make up 55.3% of households, while those living alone are much less common than in most areas.

Housing is dominated by separate houses (89.8%), and 91.6% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Renting is very uncommon at 7.9%, while 44.0% of homes are owned outright.

Most people rely on cars, though 21.1% work from home. The area has a high number of public transport stops, and 97.4% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of one.

The community is relatively stable, with 28.9% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

About 57.7% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the national figure. The most common industries are health care and social assistance and construction.

Jewells is very walkable, with 97.5% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries and 96.3% near health services, both of which are far above state averages.