Kangaroo Valley

The area is far older than most, with 26.1% of people aged 65 and over, which is well above the national figure of 17.2%. Children under 15 make up only 14.3% of the population, well below the state average.

English and Australian ancestries are the most common, and 21.7% of residents were born overseas, a figure much higher than in similar areas.

English is the dominant language, with 91.6% of people using it only. Only 3.5% of residents use another language at home, which is far below the state and national figures.

More than half of the population (51.3%) report having no religion, a figure far above the national average of 38.9%.

The community is highly educated, with 32.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national figure of 26.3%.

While typical weekly household incomes are a little below the state average at $1,578, 14.5% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, which is much higher than in most areas.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 31.4% of residents, with arthritis being the most reported condition.

Volunteering is very common, with 28.5% of residents giving their time, far above the national figure of 14.1%.

There are 10 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area, with a typical personal income of $575, which is about the same as the national figure.

Household sizes are smaller than usual, with 2.3 people per home, and 27.2% of people live alone, which is higher than most areas.

The area is dominated by separate houses, and 50.6% are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%. Renting is far less common here than elsewhere in the state.

Most homes have two or more vehicles, and 27.4% of people work from home, a figure well above the national average.

The community has seen significant movement, with 41.6% of residents moving in the last five years, and 9.1% arriving recently from overseas.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work (56.0%) compared to the national average, and full-time employment is much lower than in most areas.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score of 2.8, as many homes are far from groceries, health services and schools.