Kotara

The community is slightly younger than the national average, with 19.1% of people under 15. While 3.1% of the population are First Nations people, the age structure is balanced across young and older adults.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 12.3% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 89.6% of people. While 7.4% use another language at home, this is far below the New South Wales average of 26.6%.

A large proportion of the community report no religion at 47.5%, which is well above the national figure. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 45.2%.

The area is highly qualified, with 30.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the national figure and is reflected in a very high percentage of Year 12 completions.

Incomes are significantly higher than in most other areas, with 29.2% of households earning $3,000 or more a week. The typical weekly household income is $2,077, which is a little above the state average.

About 30.7% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is well above the state average. Mental health is the most reported condition, affecting 10.1% of the population.

Family care is a priority here, with 30.9% of people providing unpaid childcare, well above the national figure. Additionally, 4.4% of residents have served in the Defence Force.

First Nations people in Kotara have a high rate of Year 12 completion at 54.2%, which is far above the national figure. Typical personal incomes for this group are also higher than most areas.

Homes tend to be larger than usual, with 2.6 people per dwelling. Nearly 60% of households consist of couples with children, while only 21.4% of people live alone.

The area is dominated by large detached houses, with 87.3% having three or more bedrooms. While 35.8% of homes are owned outright, those with mortgages face typical monthly payments of $2,167.

The area is highly reliant on cars, as 48.2% of workers drive to work. However, public transport infrastructure is excellent, with 41 stops and a very short walk to the nearest one.

The community is relatively stable, though 35.4% of residents moved in the last five years. This is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work at 68.3%. The local workforce is concentrated in health care and social assistance, as well as education and training.

Kotara is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. While parks and schools are very accessible, fewer homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.