Markwell

The community is noticeably older than the national figure, with a typical resident aged 46 and 22.9% of people aged 65 or over. However, it also has a higher proportion of children under 15 than most areas, at 20.8%.

People from overseas are very rare here, with only 2.1% born abroad, a figure far below the national average. Most residents identify with Australian (53.5%) or English (47.9%) ancestry.

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

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most areas, with 65.3% identifying as Christian and 34.0% reporting no religion.

Formal qualifications are much lower than the national average, with only 8.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 28.6% completing Year 12.

Typical weekly household income is $1,312, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Despite this, 26.5% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is slightly above the state average.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 34.0% of residents. Arthritis is the most reported condition at 15.3%.

Residents are very active in unpaid work, with 40.0% doing 15 or more hours of housework weekly. Volunteering is also common, at 20.8%, which is well above the national figure.

First Nations people make up 5.6% of the population, which is a little above the national average. This group is noticeably younger, with a typical age of 18.

Homes tend to be larger than usual, with 2.7 people per home. While 61.7% of families are couples with children, 28.6% of people live alone, which is well above the state average.

Every single home in Markwell is a separate house, and 98.0% have three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is very high, with 46.9% of residents owning their home outright.

Cars are essential for the community, as 0.0% of people commute by public transport and no homes are without a vehicle. Working from home is less common here than in the rest of the state.

The population is relatively stable, with 31.1% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

About 60.0% of adults are working or looking for work, though full-time employment is much lower than most areas at 52.9%. Common jobs include managers, labourers, and technicians.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.4. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk for any resident.