Kentlyn

The population is older than most areas, with the typical age being 43. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 22.3% of the community, which is well above the national figure of 17.2%.

About 25.6% of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than in most similar areas. English and Australian ancestries are the most common, together accounting for over half the population.

Language diversity is high, with 23% of people using a language other than English at home. This is much higher than most similar areas, though it remains well below the New South Wales average.

Religious affiliation is more common here than elsewhere, as the 20.5% of people reporting no religion is far below the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the most common faith at 59.2%.

The area has a higher share of adults with a bachelor degree or higher than most similar places. However, the 47.6% of residents who completed Year 12 is far below the national average of 58.8%.

Income levels are strong, with 32% of households earning $3,000 or more a week, which is well above the national figure. Typical household weekly income is $2,066, slightly higher than the state average.

People needing help with daily activities make up 7.7% of the population, which is a little above the national average. This is consistent with the area's higher proportion of seniors.

Unpaid care is common here, with 14.8% of people providing such support, which is well above the state average. This includes a higher than usual share of people doing 15 or more hours of housework weekly.

There are 15 First Nations people in the area. While their typical personal income is well below the national average, First Nations household income is far above the state and national figures.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.2 people per home. Families with couples and children make up 66% of households, while only 20.9% of people live alone.

Separate houses dominate the landscape at 85.9%, and 82.5% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is high, with 43.7% of houses owned outright, far above the national figure.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, as 0% of people commute by public transport. However, it is a hub for remote work, with 33.4% of people working from home, far above the national average.

The community is very stable, as only 23.4% of people moved in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Adults working or looking for work make up 52.4% of the population, which is well below the national figure. The unemployment rate is 5.6%, slightly above the state and national averages.

The neighbourhood is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 2.5, far below the state average. Almost no one can walk to groceries or health services within 15 minutes.