Locksley

The community is younger than most, with only 7.3% of people aged 65 and over, which is well below the national figure. About 5.5% of residents are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, a proportion much higher than most areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 5.5% were born overseas, which is far below the national average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries reported.

English is the only language used at home, with 0.0% of people using another language. This is far below the figures for both New South Wales and Australia.

The community is split evenly between those who identify as Christian (41.8%) and those with no religion (41.8%). The share of people with no religion is well above the state average.

Education levels are mixed; while 27.9% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, only 31.0% completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure.

Incomes are high here, with typical weekly family earnings of $2,562. This is a little above the national figure, and 14.0% of people earn $2,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 32.7% of residents. This is well above the national average, though mental health conditions are less common than usual.

Many residents are active in their community, with 18.6% volunteering and 16.3% providing unpaid care. This rate of caregiving is well above the national figure.

First Nations residents in Locksley are far older and earn more than those in the rest of the state, with a typical personal income of $900 per week.

Family life is central to the area, as 65.0% of households are couples with children. Most homes have 2.6 people, which is about the same as the national average.

Housing costs are lower than the state average, with typical weekly rents of $300 and typical monthly home-loan payments of $1,696.

The area is entirely dependent on cars for travel, as there are no public transport stops or routes. No one in the community works from home.

The community has seen significant movement recently, with 41.7% of people moving in the last five years, a rate slightly above the national figure.

The workforce is very strong with an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Many residents work in construction, health care, or manufacturing, and nearly a quarter are professionals.

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