Mount Thorley

The community is much younger than most similar areas, with children under 15 making up 27.9% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 4.7% of the population, a little above the state and national averages.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a much lower proportion of overseas-born people (4.7%) than the national figure of 27.7%. Australian and English ancestries are the most common.

English is the only language used at home, which is far below the New South Wales average of 26.6% for people using another language.

About 48.8% of residents identify as Christian, while 31.4% report no religion, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are much lower than in most similar areas, with no adults holding a bachelor's degree and only 31.7% completing Year 12, far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Household incomes are much higher than typical areas, with 44% of homes earning $3,000 or more a week. The typical family income of $2,749 is well above the national figure of $2,120.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 36% of residents. This is reflected in the 10.5% of people who need help with daily activities, which is well above the national average.

Unpaid care for children is much more common here than in most areas, with 30.3% of people providing this support. Additionally, a higher proportion of residents have served in the Defence Force compared to the rest of the state.

There are four First Nations people in the area, with a typical age of 17, which is noticeably younger than the national figure of 24. First Nations household income is also well above the national average.

Homes are larger than usual, with an average of 3.2 people per dwelling. This is consistent with the fact that 65.2% of households are couples with children, while very few people live alone.

Almost every home is a separate house, and 96% have three or more bedrooms, far above the national figure of 73.8%. While 40% of homes are owned outright, typical monthly mortgage payments are well above the national average.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no one using public transport to commute. Nearly a quarter of homes have four or more vehicles, and the drive time to the city is much higher than in most areas.

About 36.9% of residents moved into the area in the last five years, which is a little below the national figure of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is very high at 75.6%, far above the national figure of 58.9%. The workforce is concentrated in mining, machinery operation, and management, with an unemployment rate of 0.0%.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no parks, schools, shops, or health services within a 15-minute walk of any home.