Majors Creek

The population is far older than the national figure, with 22.4% being seniors aged 65 and over. There is a high rate of de facto relationships at 20.4%, which is well above the New South Wales figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born people (10.3%) than the state average. The most common ancestries are Australian and English, both at around 40%.

English is the primary language for the vast majority, and the proportion of people using another language at home is far below the national figure at just 2.4%.

The community is notably secular, with 54.5% of people reporting no religion, a figure far above both the state and national averages.

While 20.3% of adults have a bachelor degree or higher, this is well below the state average. Fewer people have completed Year 12 (43.9%) compared to the national figure.

Typical weekly family income is $1,583, which is well below the national figure. However, a higher than usual proportion of the community earns $2,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 33.1% of residents. This is well above the New South Wales average.

Residents are more likely to provide unpaid care and do housework than most people. There is also a much higher rate of former Defence Force members (5.7%) compared to the state.

The First Nations population is small, but typical personal income for this group is far above the national figure at $1,900. The typical age for First Nations residents is much younger at 16.

One-parent families are much more common here (16.1%) than in most areas. Most households consist of two people, and 40.1% are couples without children.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 43.8% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Renting is far less common here than across the state.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no one using public transport to commute. There are no public transport stops or routes serving the community.

The community has seen significant movement, as 40.1% of people moved in the last five years. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

The number of adults working or looking for work is much lower than in most areas. Full-time employment is also far below the national figure, with many working in construction or administration.

The area is car-dependent with a very low walkability score. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.