Kerrs Creek

The community is far older than the state and national averages, with 24.1% of residents aged 65 and over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 6.9% of the population, which is much lower than most areas.

The area is almost entirely born in Australia, with 87.9% born here and no residents born overseas. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the only language used at home for 91.4% of the community. No residents reported using another language at home or speaking little to no English.

Christianity is the most common faith at 56.9%, while 41.4% of residents have no religion, a figure that is well above the New South Wales average.

While 20% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, the proportion who completed Year 12 is far below the national figure at 38%. There are no schools within 3km of the area.

Typical weekly household income is $1,416, which is well below the state average of $2,185. No households in the area earn $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions affect 27.6% of the population, about the same as the national figure. However, no residents reported needing help with daily activities.

Unpaid work is common here, with 36% of people doing 15 or more hours of housework a week, which is among the highest for its level. Conversely, volunteering is among the lowest at 8%.

First Nations people make up 13.8% of the population, with a typical personal income of $1,274, which is far above the national figure of $540.

One-parent families are very common at 30.6%, a figure far above the national average. Only 12% of people live alone, which is much lower than in most other areas.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 56% are owned outright, which is far above the national average. Typical monthly home loan payments are slightly above the state average at $2,200.

The area is entirely car-dependent, as 0% of people use public transport to commute. Many homes are well-equipped for travel, with 44% having four or more vehicles.

The community has seen some movement recently, with 37% of residents having moved home in the last five years.

A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work at 68%, and there is no unemployment. Many residents work in health care and social assistance or agriculture.

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