Langley Vale

The typical resident is 46, making the area far older than the Australian average. It is a community with very few children, as those under 15 make up only 8.5% of the population, which is well below the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 7.3% were born overseas, a figure far below the New South Wales average. Those with ancestral roots cite Australian, English, and Irish heritage most often.

English is the only language used at home by 93.9% of the community. No residents reported using another language at home, which is far below the state and national figures.

A large number of residents report having no religion, at 45.1%, which is well above the national figure. About half the population identifies as Christian.

Education levels are much lower than in most similar areas, with only 4.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Roughly 28.8% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the state average.

Typical incomes are much lower than the national figure, with the usual household earning $1,062 a week. Personal income is also far below the national average, at $483 per week.

Health challenges are among the highest for this level, as 46.3% of people have a long-term health condition. This includes a high rate of mental health conditions, affecting 20.7% of residents.

Residents are very active in unpaid work, with 26.8% volunteering and 22.5% providing unpaid care, both of which are far above the national average. There is also a higher rate of former Defence Force members compared to most areas.

The population of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is very small, though the few First Nations residents here have a typical personal income of $824, which is well above the state and national figures.

One-parent families are much more common here than in most areas, making up 21.7% of households. Typical homes house 2.5 people, which is about the same as the Australian average.

Separate houses make up 94.3% of the dwellings, a figure far above the national average. Home ownership is also strong, with 42.9% of homes owned outright, far above the state figure.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as every single home has a motor vehicle. There are no public transport stops or routes available within the community.

The community has seen significant movement recently, with 47.4% of people moving into the area in the last five years, which is well above the national average.

Working or looking for work is far less common here than across Australia, with only 36.6% of adults active in the workforce. The unemployment rate is 15.4%, which is far above the national figure.

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