Maxwell

The area has a young profile, with children under 15 making up 31.1% of the population, far above the national figure of 18.2%. De facto relationships are also much more common here than in most areas, at 20.0%.

The community is predominantly Australian-born, with only 3.3% of people born overseas, a figure far below the New South Wales average. Those with European roots are most common, particularly English and Australian ancestry.

English is the only language used at home, with 0.0% of residents using another language. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Christianity is the most common faith at 64.4%. The proportion of people with no religion is 25.6%, which is well below the New South Wales average.

A fair number of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher at 21.1%, though this is well below the national figure. About 48.5% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the state average.

Typical household and personal incomes are much higher than in most similar areas. While the typical personal income is $1,050 a week, only 12.5% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is far below the state average.

Residents are generally healthy, with the rate of long-term health conditions at 23.3%, well below the national figure. About 5.6% of people need help with daily activities.

Unpaid childcare is common here, with 28.2% of people providing this care, a little above the national figure. However, general unpaid care and housework are much less common than in most areas.

First Nations people make up a significant part of the community. The typical age for this group is just 11, which is far younger than the state average, and their typical personal income is far above the national figure at $999.

Homes are larger than usual, with a typical 3.0 people per dwelling. This is consistent with a high number of couples with children (60.8%) and a very low rate of people living alone.

Every home in Maxwell is a separate house, with 75.0% having three or more bedrooms. Most are owned with a mortgage, and typical monthly loan payments are among the highest at this level at $2,600.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as 0.0% of people use public transport to commute. Half of all homes have two vehicles, and 25.0% have four or more.

The population has seen some movement, with 37.2% of residents moving into the area in the last five years, though this is slightly below the national trend.

Employment is very strong, with a 0.0% unemployment rate and 68.8% of people working full-time. The local workforce is heavily concentrated in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

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