Lake Cowal

The area is far younger than the state average, with 32.6% of people being children under 15. Conversely, it has a much lower proportion of seniors and no residents in de facto relationships.

Almost everyone here was born in Australia, with 88.4% born locally. This is far below the national and state figures for overseas births, with most residents claiming Australian, Irish, or German ancestry.

English is the only language used at home for 88.4% of the population. The proportion of people using another language is far below the state and national figures.

Christianity is the main faith for 60.5% of residents. The share of people with no religion is far below the national figure, standing at only 18.6%.

Education levels are far below the state and national averages, with only 9.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. About 46.7% of residents completed Year 12.

Typical weekly family incomes are well above the national figure at $2,750. This wealth is reflected in the fact that 28.1% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, a share far above most other areas.

Residents are in very good health, with only 7.0% having a long-term health condition, which is far below the national average. No one reported needing help with daily activities or having a mental health condition.

Volunteerism is very high here, with 37.5% of people volunteering—far above the national figure. A large share of the community also does significant unpaid housework.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area, which is smaller than about 60% of similar areas.

Homes are larger than usual, with 3.0 people per home, which is a little above the national figure. Most families are couples with children, making up 62.5% of households.

Housing costs are quite low, with typical monthly home-loan payments far below the national figure at $850. Typical weekly rent is also well below the national average at $265.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes available. About 20.8% of the workforce works from home.

The population is very stable, with only 20% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Job prospects are strong, with a 0.0% unemployment rate and a very high proportion of people working full-time. Many work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, or as managers.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no schools, parks, or shops within a 15-minute walk for any residents.