Medlow Bath

The area is far older than the national figure, with 26.2% of people aged 65 and over and very few children under 15. It is also a place where de facto relationships are more common than in most other areas.

About 23.6% of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than in similar areas. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

While 12.1% of people use a language other than English at home—much higher than most areas—this is still far below the New South Wales average. Very few people speak little or no English.

A majority of residents (54.1%) report having no religion, a figure far above both the state and national averages.

Education levels are high, with 33.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 65.1% having completed Year 12, both of which are well above the national figures.

Typical household and family incomes are lower than in most areas and well below the state average. Weekly household income usually sits at $1,312.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 35.5% of people. Mental health conditions are also more frequent than the national average.

Volunteering is very common, with 22.8% of people helping out, which is well above the national figure. There is also a higher number of former Defence Force members than in most areas.

There are 10 First Nations people in the area, and the typical age is noticeably younger than the state or national figures.

Many people live alone here (36.6%), far above the national average. This helps explain why the typical home has only 2.1 people, which is much lower than most areas.

Almost every home is a separate house, and 46.7% are owned outright, far above the state average. Renting is far less common than it is across New South Wales.

Working from home is very common at 34.1%, far above the national figure. While most rely on cars, the area has a higher number of public transport stops per person than most other areas.

The community is quite mobile, with 42.3% of people moving in the last five years. This includes a very high number of recent arrivals from overseas.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas. Those who are employed often work in health care, retail, or professional roles.

The area is mostly car-dependent due to a steep terrain and very few local services. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school or health service.