Lewis Ponds

The typical resident is 44, making the area noticeably older than both the state and the nation. While 15.7% of the population are children, this is a little below the national figure.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 90.6% born here. Only 4.7% of residents were born overseas, a figure far below the national average.

English is the only language used at home for 97.6% of the population. Consequently, no one in the area speaks little or no English, which is well below the state and national figures.

A little over half the population are Christians, while 38.6% report having no religion. This lack of religious affiliation is well above the New South Wales average.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 9.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far below the national figure of 26.3%. The most common qualification is a Certificate III or IV.

Typical household income is $2,035 a week, which is a little above the state and national figures. However, very few people earn high wages, with only 3.0% making $2,000 or more per week.

The area is healthier than most, with only 2.4% of people needing help with daily activities. Mental health conditions are also much less common here than in other areas.

Community participation is very high, with 42.0% of people providing unpaid childcare, far above the national average. Volunteers are also more common here than in the rest of the state.

The First Nations population is very small. However, those present have a typical personal income of $900, which is far above the national figure.

Homes are larger than usual, with an average of 2.9 people per household. This is consistent with the fact that 64.0% of families are couples with children.

The area consists entirely of separate houses, and 52.5% are owned outright, far above the national figure. Large homes are the norm, with 92.5% having three or more bedrooms.

Every home has at least one motor vehicle, and 66.7% of workers drive to get to their jobs. There is no public transport available in the area.

The population is very stable, with only 20.3% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

The workforce is highly active, with 77.0% of adults working or looking for work, far above the national average. There is currently no unemployment in the area.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no shops, schools, or parks within a 15-minute walk. The terrain is also steeper than the state average.