Matheson

Children under 15 make up 28% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%. In contrast, there are no residents aged 65 and over, a figure far below the state and national averages.

The community is almost entirely Australian-born, with 0% of the population born overseas, which is far below the New South Wales average of 29.3%.

English is the only language spoken at home, meaning there are no residents who use another language, far below the state figure of 26.6%.

Religious affiliation is high here, with 62% identifying as Christian. Those with no religion make up 14%, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

While only 33.3% of residents finished Year 12, the area has a high level of tertiary education, with 29.4% holding a bachelor degree or higher.

Family incomes are strong, with a typical weekly family income of $2,749, which is well above the national figure of $2,120.

The community is generally healthy, with no one needing help with daily activities and a long-term health rate of 24%, which is a little below the national figure.

Volunteering is very common at 26.5%, far above the national average of 14.1%. Similarly, 47.1% of people provide unpaid childcare, a figure far above the state average.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.

Families are the norm here, with 64.7% of households being couples with children and a typical household size of 2.6 people.

Renting is quite affordable, with a typical weekly rent of $284, which is well below the New South Wales average of $420.

The area is entirely car-dependent, as there are no public transport stops and 41.7% of workers commute by car. However, 33.3% of the workforce works from home.

The population is very stable, with only 17% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Job prospects are excellent, with a 0% unemployment rate and 79.2% of people employed full-time. Most residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area has no walkable amenities or public transport within a 15-minute walk, resulting in a walkability score of 0.0.