Kurrajong

Residents are generally older than those in most other areas, with 21.1% aged 65 and over. This is well above the national figure of 17.2%. The community is mostly married, though those in de facto relationships are much less common here than in other similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 14.2% were born overseas, which is higher than in most similar areas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Irish and Scottish.

English is the primary language for 91.7% of the community. While more people use another language at home here than in most similar areas, this is still far below the New South Wales average.

Christianity is the most common religious affiliation at 59.7%. About 35.6% of people report having no religion, which is well below the national figure.

Qualifications are higher than in most similar areas, and 22.9% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher. This is well below the state average, though the area has a high number of schools for the number of children.

Incomes are much higher than in most similar areas, with 34.1% of households earning $3,000 or more a week. The typical household income of $2,304 is well above both the state and national figures.

Long-term health conditions are reported by 30.6% of people, which is a little above the national average. Arthritis is the most common condition, and about 5.1% of residents need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is common here, with 18% of people participating, which is well above the national figure. A far higher proportion of people do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework compared to most other areas.

First Nations residents are far older than the national average, with a typical age of 31. They also earn much more than the national average, and the unemployment rate for this group is 0.0%.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per household. This is a little above the national average, and the area has far fewer people living alone than most other similar places.

Detached houses are the norm here, making up 96.1% of homes. This explains why 87.9% of dwellings have three or more bedrooms, which is far above the national figure.

The area is heavily car-dependent, with 0.9% of homes having no vehicle, well below the national average. Public transport use is very low, though 32.3% of people work from home, which is far above the national figure.

The community is relatively stable, as the proportion of people who moved in the last five years is far below the national figure. Recent arrivals from overseas are also much less common than in the rest of the state.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas. The most common industries for local workers are construction, education, and health care.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. This is likely due to the steep terrain and the fact that many homes are far from parks, schools, and shops.