Millthorpe

The typical resident is 43, making the area noticeably older than both the state and the nation. However, it has a much higher proportion of children than most similar areas, and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is a little above the national figure at 4.8%.

Australia-born residents make up 83% of the population, while those born overseas are far fewer than the national figure. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 89.3% of the community. Only 1.8% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Over half of residents identify as Christian, and 35.6% report no religion. This proportion of non-religious residents is well below the national figure.

A bachelor degree or higher is held by 28.7% of adults, which is much higher than most similar areas. This high level of qualification is consistent with a professional workforce in the region.

Incomes are much higher than most areas, with a typical weekly personal income of $942. About 15.1% of people earn $2,000 or more per week, a figure a little above the national average.

About 26% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is a little below the national figure. Those needing help with daily activities make up 4.2% of the population.

Unpaid work is common here; 33.8% of people care for children unpaid, which is well above the national figure. Volunteers also make up 19.3% of the community, well above the state average.

First Nations people in Millthorpe have a typical household income of $2,349, which is well above the national figure. The community is notably young, with a typical age of just 16 years.

Families with children are common, making up 61.2% of households. Consequently, homes are larger than usual, with an average of 2.7 people per dwelling.

The area is dominated by separate houses, and 87.2% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Renting is far less common than in the rest of the state, with only 15.3% of households renting.

Cars are essential here, as 60.2% of people drive to work and only 0.5% use public transport. Very few homes lack a motor vehicle.

About 33.8% of residents moved in the last five years, though this is well below the national average. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Unemployment is very low at 2.0%, well below the national figure. Many residents work as professionals or managers, with health care and education as the leading industries.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.