Kurrajong Hills

The typical resident is 44, which is noticeably older than the national figure. Children under 15 make up 18.6% of the population, and there are more people in de facto relationships here than in most similar areas.

About 15.5% of residents were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas but far below the New South Wales average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, accounting for over 76% of the community.

English is the primary language for 90.8% of the area. While more people use another language at home here than in most similar areas, this is still far below the state and national figures.

Christianity is the most common affiliation at 60.9%. Those reporting no religion make up 33.5% of the population, which is well below the national figure.

The community is well-qualified, with 26.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is much higher than most similar areas, and nearly 60% of residents have completed Year 12.

Incomes are very high here, with 41.3% of households earning $3,000 or more a week, far above the national figure of 22.6%. The typical weekly family income is $2,837, which is well above the state average.

Residents are generally healthy, with only 2.0% needing help with daily activities, a figure well below the national average. Long-term health conditions and mental health issues are also lower than in most similar areas.

Unpaid housework is very common here, with 32.4% of people spending 15 or more hours a week on it, far above the national average. A higher than usual number of residents have served in the Defence Force.

First Nations people make up 2.4% of the population. The typical personal income for this group is $612 per week, which is a little above the national figure.

Families tend to be large, with an average of 3.0 people per home. This is much higher than most areas and consistent with the fact that 67.8% of households are couples with children.

Every single home in the area is a separate house, and 91.5% have three or more bedrooms. While 43.5% are owned outright, those with mortgages face typical monthly payments of $2,847, which is well above the national figure.

The area is entirely car-reliant, with no one commuting by public transport and every home owning at least one vehicle. However, 30.4% of people work from home, which is well above the national average.

The population is relatively stable, with 30.7% moving in the last five years, well below the national figure. Recent overseas arrivals are also far less common here than across Australia.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas, though full-time employment is lower than the state average. Many residents work as managers or in the construction industry.

The area is heavily car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.3, far below the state average. Almost no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or parks.