McMahons Reef

Children under 15 make up 23.5% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%. Seniors are much less common here, with only 8.8% of residents aged 65 or over.

The community is predominantly Australian born, and only 5.9% of people were born overseas, which is far below the New South Wales average of 29.3%.

English is the only language spoken at home for 85.3% of residents, and there are no residents who speak little or no English.

Christianity is the main faith for 63.2% of the area, while 26.5% of people have no religion, a figure well below the state average.

Higher education is less common here, as only 12% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Incomes are generally low, with the typical family earning $1,312 a week, which is far below the state average of $2,185.

Residents are in good health, with 20.6% having a long-term health condition, well below the national average of 27.7%.

Volunteering is common, with 20% of people helping out, well above the state average. This is consistent with a high 34% of people providing unpaid childcare.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in the area.

Living arrangements vary, with 30.4% of people living alone, which is well above the national average of 25.6%.

Every home is a separate house, and all of them have three or more bedrooms. Rents are very low at a typical $150 per week, far below the national figure of $375.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with every home owning at least one vehicle and no one using public transport to commute.

The population is very stable, as only 17.5% of people moved in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

The workforce is very active, with 78% of adults working or looking for work. Over half the population works in agriculture, forestry, or fishing.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no shops, parks, or schools within a 15-minute walk.