Narrawallee

The area is far older than the state and national averages, with a typical age of 50. Seniors make up 29.7% of the population, which is much higher than most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, with 82.3% of the population born here. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, and the 13.2% born overseas is far below the New South Wales figure.

English is the dominant language, spoken at home by 92.5% of people. Only 3.2% of residents use another language at home, which is far below the national average.

A large portion of the community identifies as having no religion (44.1%), a figure that is well above the national average. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 47.6%.

The area has more adults with a bachelor degree or higher (22.3%) than most similar places, though this is still well below the state average. About 47.9% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure.

Typical incomes are well below the state and national figures, with the typical household earning $1,309 a week. Only 14.5% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is around the middle for its level.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 33% of people. This is well above the national average and is consistent with the area's older population.

Volunteering is common, with 19% of residents helping out, which is well above the state figure. There is also a noticeably higher rate of former Defence Force members compared to most areas.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 3.6% of the population. This group has a typical personal income of $416, which is much lower than most similar areas.

Homes are generally smaller than average with 2.3 people per household. However, one-parent families are much more common here than in most similar areas, at 15.5%.

The area is dominated by large homes, with 91.5% having three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is very high, as 50.9% of homes are owned outright, far above the national figure.

Car use is essential, with 63.8% of people driving to work and almost no one using public transport for their commute. However, the area has a high number of public transport stops per 1,000 people.

The community is quite mobile, with 43.6% of people moving in the last five years, which is well above the state average. Recent overseas arrivals are low at 4.1%.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work (48.8%) compared to most areas. The unemployment rate of 5.9% is a little above the national figure.

While almost everyone lives within a short walk of a park or a bus stop, the area is mostly car-dependent. Very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.