Joes Box

The typical resident is 46, which is far older than the Australian figure of 38. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 20.8% of the population, well above the national average of 17.2%.

Most of the community was born in Australia, and 12.5% were born overseas, which is far below the New South Wales figure of 29.3%. English is the most common ancestry at 33.3%.

English is the only language used at home, with no residents using another language. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Half of the population identifies as Christian, while 33.3% have no religion, which is about the same as the state average.

Education levels are much lower than most areas, with no adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 36% of residents completed Year 12, far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Weekly incomes are among the lowest at this level, with the typical personal income of $412 falling far below the national figure of $805. No one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are common here, as 37.5% of people have a long-term health condition. This is far above the state average of 27%, and 12.5% of residents need help with daily activities.

Unpaid work is high in this area, with 38.1% of people providing unpaid care, which is far above the national figure of 11.9%. Volunteering is also more common than in the state average.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people recorded here, which is lower than most similar areas.

Homes are smaller than usual, with only 1.8 people per home compared to the national figure of 2.5.

Rent is much lower than most areas at a typical $185 per week, far below the national figure of $375. Typical monthly home loan payments are $1,733.

The area has no public transport stops or routes, making it entirely dependent on private vehicles.

The community has seen significant movement, with 47.8% of people moving here in the last five years, which is well above the national figure of 40.7%.

Only 42.9% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure of 61.1%.

This is a completely car-dependent area with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, parks, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.