Myocum

The community is far older than the state and national averages, with 22.4% of people aged 65 and over. There is also a high proportion of people in de facto relationships, at 17.1%, which is well above the national figure.

About 21.4% of residents were born overseas, a figure much higher than most similar areas, though it remains well below the New South Wales average. English is the most common ancestry at 38.0%.

English is the primary language for 78.4% of the area. While 6.9% of people use another language at home—which is higher than most similar areas—this is still far below the state and national averages.

A majority of residents (53.1%) have no religion, a figure that is far above both the state and national figures. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 23.7%.

The area is highly educated, with 32.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national average. This is consistent with a high rate of Year 12 completion, which is a little above the national figure at 60.6%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,505, which is a little below the national figure of $1,746. However, 22.3% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is higher than most similar areas.

Residents generally report better health than most similar areas, with only 19.1% having a long-term health condition. This is well below the national figure of 27.7%.

Local residents are very active in their community, with 21.7% volunteering, a figure well above the national average. This is despite a lower rate of unpaid childcare compared to the state.

First Nations people in Myocum are noticeably younger than those in other areas, with a typical age of 18. A striking 19.0% speak a First Nations language, which is far above the New South Wales average.

Family structures are diverse, with 51.6% of homes containing couples with children and 27.0% of people living alone. This rate of single occupancy is a little above the national figure.

The area is dominated by separate houses, making up 95.3% of homes. While 41.7% of homes are owned outright—far above the national average—typical monthly mortgage payments are a little above the national figure at $2,167.

The community is heavily reliant on cars, as 0% of people commute via public transport. This is reflected in the high number of vehicles per home, with 40.1% of households owning two cars.

About 35.3% of residents moved to the area in the last five years, which is higher than most similar areas. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 7.7% of the population.

Full-time employment is far below the national average at 39.6%, and the proportion of adults working or looking for work is also well below the national figure. Many residents work as professionals or managers.

Myocum is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, or health service, and very few are near groceries.