Koolewong

The community is notably older than most areas, with the typical resident aged 48. This is reflected in the population structure, as 23% are seniors, while children under 15 make up only 14.5%, which is well below the state and national figures.

People born overseas make up 21.3% of the population, which is much higher than most similar areas, though still well below the New South Wales average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 86.7% of residents. While 9.2% use another language at home—a figure much higher than most similar areas—this is still far below the state and national averages.

About 42.1% of people report having no religion, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Nearly half the population identifies as Christian.

The area is well-qualified, with 28.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is much higher than most similar areas and slightly above the national average.

Typical weekly household income is $1,735, which is higher than in most similar areas and about the same as the national figure. People earning over $2,000 a week are much more common here than in most similar areas.

A higher number of residents have a long-term health condition compared to most areas, with 33.6% reporting one. Arthritis is the most common condition, affecting 11.1% of people.

Unpaid housework is more common here than in most areas, with 28.4% of people doing 15 or more hours a week. About 13.2% of residents provide some form of unpaid care.

There are 27 First Nations people in the area. Their typical household income of $1,875 is a little above the state and national figures.

Family life is typical for the region, with 2.5 people per home. Couples with children make up the largest group at 55.6%, while a quarter of all residents live alone.

The area is dominated by separate houses, which make up 91% of dwellings. Home ownership is strong, with 43.1% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%.

Working from home is very common, with 39.7% of the workforce doing so—far above the national figure. Public transport access is excellent, with 19 stops and a typical two-minute walk to the nearest one.

About 35.3% of the population moved house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are less common here than in most similar areas, at 3.6%.

The unemployment rate is 5.8%, which is much higher than most similar areas. The most common industries for local workers are health care and social assistance, retail, and education.

The area is mostly car-dependent due to steep terrain and a lack of nearby shops or health services. While almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, almost none are within walking distance of groceries.