Leets Vale

The typical resident is 44, making the area noticeably older than most of Australia. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 22% of the population, which is well above the national figure.

About 18.6% of residents were born overseas, a figure that is much higher than most similar areas but still well below the New South Wales average.

English is the only language used at home, with 0% of residents using another language, which is far below both state and national figures.

Religious affiliation is common here; 57.6% of people identify as Christians, and the 15.3% who have no religion is far below the national figure.

Formal qualifications are low, with only 12.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far below the national average of 26.3%.

Weekly family incomes are typical of the state at $2,250, yet typical personal incomes are well below the national figure at $556.

Health challenges are more common here, with 32.2% of people living with a long-term condition, which is well above the national average.

Unpaid care is a local feature, with 14.3% of people providing such support, though no residents reported volunteering.

First Nations people make up 5.1% of the population, which is a little above the national figure. The typical First Nations resident is much younger than the rest of the community at 18 years old.

Family structures vary, and the 20% of one-parent families is well above the national average. People per home is 2.5, which is about the same as the typical Australian household.

Housing is expensive and crowded, with typical monthly loan payments of $2,167 and a high number of people per bedroom compared to other areas.

The area is entirely reliant on cars, with no public transport stops or routes available and a 99-minute drive to the city.

The community is somewhat mobile, with 34% of residents having moved in the last five years, though this is well below the national figure.

Workforce participation is far below the national average at 42.9%, although the unemployment rate is a very low 0.0%.

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