Minnamurra

Residents are far older than the state and national figures, with 31.2% aged 65 and over. This is much higher than most similar areas, while the proportion of children under 15 is a little below the national average at 16.0%.

The community is predominantly Australian or of English, Scottish, and Irish descent. Only 9.0% of people were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the primary language here, with 91.2% of people using it only. Very few people use another language at home, at just 2.9%, which is far below the state average.

About 39.8% of people report no religion, which is well above the New South Wales figure of 33.2%. Over half the community identifies as Christian.

A high level of education is common here, with 30.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national average. This stands in contrast to Year 12 completion rates, which are well below the state figure at 49.2%.

Typical family incomes are about the same as the national figure at $2,180 a week. High earners are common, with 14.8% of people earning $2,000 or more weekly, which is a little above the national average.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 30.1% of people. Arthritis is the most reported condition at 12.3%.

Community involvement is high, with 20.0% of people volunteering, well above the national figure. Unpaid care is also common, with 31.8% of people caring for children unpaid.

First Nations residents in the area are far older and earn significantly more than the state and national averages, with a typical personal income of $1,062 per week.

The area is mostly made up of couples, with 58.2% raising children and 35.6% without children. Single-parent families are much less common here than in most areas, at only 6.6%.

Housing is dominated by large, separate houses, with 84.2% having three or more bedrooms. A huge 55.6% of homes are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%.

While 100% of homes are within a short walk of public transport, very few people actually use it to commute. Instead, most rely on cars, though 31.1% of the workforce works from home.

The population is very stable, with 28.3% moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

The unemployment rate is very low at 1.2%, well below the national figure. However, the proportion of adults working or looking for work is far below the national average at 50.1%.

Residents have excellent access to parks, schools, and transport within a 15-minute walk. However, the area is far below the state average for access to groceries and health services.