Milsons Passage

The area is much older than most, with people aged 65 and over making up 21.9% of the population. This is well above the national figure of 17.2%, while the total absence of children makes it one of the lowest areas for young people.

People born overseas make up 18.8% of the community, which is much higher than similar areas, though still well below the New South Wales average of 29.3%. English and Australian ancestries are the most common.

English is the only language used at home here. The proportion of people using another language (0.0%) is far below the national average of 22.3%.

Half of the residents report having no religion, a figure far above the national average of 38.9%. The other half identify as Christian.

Residents are well qualified, with 69% having completed Year 12, which is far above the national figure of 58.8%. A quarter of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical weekly household and family incomes are $949, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. Despite this, 14.3% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, which is a little above the national average.

Long-term health conditions are common, affecting 40.6% of people, which is far above the national figure of 27.7%. However, no one here reports needing help with daily activities.

Volunteerism is very high, with 50% of the population volunteering, far above the national average of 14.1%. Many residents also spend significant time on unpaid housework and caring for children.

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

Most homes are occupied by couples without children (59.1%), and the typical home has 2.2 people, which is a little below the national average of 2.5.

The typical monthly home-loan payment is $1,950, which is about the same as the national figure of $1,863.

The area has no public transport stops or routes, and the drive time to the city is 46 minutes.

The community has seen significant movement recently, with 42.9% of people moving in the last five years, a little above the national average of 40.7%.

Only 53.6% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the national figure of 61.1%.

The area is very car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.1, far below the state average of 6.2. This is due to a total lack of nearby shops, health services, and schools, alongside a very steep terrain.