Kangaroo Creek

The community is far older than the national figure, with a typical age of 56 and nearly 30% of people aged 65 and over. First Nations people make up 12.7% of the population, which is well above the New South Wales average of 3.4%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and 82.4% of the population shares this birthplace. People with Australian, English, Irish, and Scottish ancestry are the most common groups.

English is the only language used at home by 97.1% of residents. No one in the area speaks little or no English, which is well below the national figure.

About 41.2% of people have no religion, which is well above the New South Wales average. Another 41.2% identify as Christian.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 11.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 41% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the state average of 58.9%.

Incomes here are much lower than most areas, with a typical weekly household income of $974. No households earn $3,000 or more per week, and the typical personal weekly income is far below the national figure at $494.

Health struggles are more common here than in most areas; 37.3% of people have a long-term health condition and 13.7% have a mental health condition. Arthritis is the most reported long-term illness.

Unpaid care is a major part of life here, with 29.9% of people providing unpaid care and 39.1% doing over 15 hours of housework weekly. Volunteers make up 19.5% of the population, which is well above the national average.

There are 13 First Nations people in the area, and the typical age is far younger than the state average at just 12 years. Typical personal income for First Nations residents is $725, which is well above the national figure.

Most households are couples without children, making up 54.7% of the area. Home sizes are a little smaller than the national average, with 2.3 people per home.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 62.5% are owned outright, which is far above the state average. Typical weekly rent is $310, which is well below the New South Wales figure.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes. No one commutes by public transport, and 33.3% of people work from home, which is far above the national average.

About 31.7% of residents moved into the area in the last five years, which is well below the New South Wales average of 39.9%.

Only 46% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure. The unemployment rate is among the highest for similar areas at 15%.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk, and the terrain is notably steep.