Modanville

The area is far older than most, with 24.4% of residents aged 65 and over. This trend is mirrored by a lower proportion of children under 15 compared to the state and national figures.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the community has a far lower proportion of overseas-born people than the state average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 92.0% of the community. The proportion of people using another language at home is far below the New South Wales and national averages.

About 39.6% of residents report having no religion, which is well above the state average. Christianity is the most common affiliation at 49.8%.

While 18.7% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, this is well below the national figure. Most residents who finished school reached Year 12 at a rate far below the state average.

Typical household incomes are about the same as the national figure at $1,687 a week. However, the proportion of households earning $3,000 or more weekly is well below the state and national averages.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 32.9% of people. Mental health conditions are also a little above the national average.

The area has a high level of community contribution, with 21.0% of people volunteering. This is well above the national figure, alongside a higher-than-usual rate of people providing unpaid care.

First Nations people in Modanville have a typical personal income that is well above the national average. The median age for this group is 20, which is noticeably younger than the state figure.

Homes are generally larger than most, with an average of 2.7 people per household. Far fewer people live alone here compared to the state and national averages.

Housing is overwhelmingly made up of separate houses, with 50.7% owned outright—far above the national average. Most homes are large, with 93.3% having three or more bedrooms.

Car use is essential, as 62.5% of people drive to work and 0.0% use public transport for commuting. Most homes have two or more vehicles.

The population is relatively stable, as the proportion of people who moved in the last five years is far below the national average. There were no recent arrivals from overseas.

Full-time employment is much lower than in most areas, with 50.3% of the workforce in full-time roles. Many residents work in health care and social assistance.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. While many homes are near parks, no one lives within a 15-minute walk of health services.