Lake Conjola

This is a very old community where the typical resident is 66, making it far older than the national figure. Seniors make up 55.6% of the population, while children under 15 make up just 6.3%, which is far below the national average.

Most residents were born in Australia, and English is the most common ancestry at 48.9%. Only 12.8% of people were born overseas, a figure far below the state and national averages.

English is the primary language here, with 92.4% of people using it at home. This means far fewer people use another language compared to the rest of the state.

Christianity is the most common religion, accounting for 60.7% of the population. Those reporting no religion make up 31.9%, which is a little below the New South Wales figure.

Education levels are lower than the national average, with only 30.8% of residents completing Year 12. About 12.9% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the state figure.

Incomes are very low here; the typical household earns just $869 a week, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. Only 5.3% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, a result much lower than most areas.

Health needs are high, with 49.5% of people living with a long-term condition—far above the national figure. Around 9.3% of residents need help with daily activities, which is much higher than most areas.

Many residents provide unpaid care or do significant housework, with 29.1% spending 15 or more hours a week on chores. This is well above the national figure, while child-rearing is much lower than in other areas.

There are 14 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. The typical First Nations resident is 57, which is far older than the national typical age of 24.

Homes are generally small, with only 1.9 people per dwelling. About 28.9% of people live alone, and nearly 70% of families are couples without children.

Home ownership is very high, with 72.6% of dwellings owned outright—far above the national average. Renting is rare at 7.9%, and the typical weekly rent is $335.

The community is almost entirely dependent on cars, with 0.0% of people using public transport to commute. Most homes have one or two vehicles, and the nearest transport stop is typically a 33-minute walk away.

The area has seen significant movement, with 51.3% of people moving house in the last five years. However, there have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Working rates are very low, with only 29.3% of adults working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure. Those employed often work in construction or healthcare.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 4.0. While most homes are near a park or grocery store, no homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school or health service.