Nelsons Plains

The area is notably older than most, with 21.2% of residents aged 65 and over. While seniors are common, 19.9% of the population are children under 15, which is a little above the national figure.

The community is very homogenous, with 86.8% of people born in Australia. Only 2.8% of residents were born overseas, which is far below the New South Wales average of 29.3%.

English is the primary language here, with 87.7% of people using it exclusively at home. Very few people use another language, and no one in the area speaks little or no English.

Christianity is common, with 65.3% of residents identifying with the faith. Far fewer people report having no religion compared to the national figure.

Many residents have a Certificate III or IV, but only 39% have completed Year 12, which is far below the state average. However, 18.5% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical weekly household income is $2,250, well above the national figure. This wealth is evident in the 14.7% of people who earn $2,000 or more each week.

Mental health conditions are much less common here than in most areas. Long-term health conditions are also slightly lower than the state average, affecting 25.8% of residents.

Unpaid work is common, with 28.6% of people doing 15 or more hours of housework weekly. There is also a strong connection to the Defence Force, with 5.7% of residents having served.

The First Nations community is small but more prosperous than average, with a typical personal income of $899, which is far above the national figure.

Homes are larger than usual, with an average of 3.0 people per household. Very few people live alone, and one-parent families are much less common than in most other areas.

Housing is dominated by large, separate houses, with 98.9% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Over half the community owns their home outright, and renting is very rare at only 3.2%.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as every single home has at least one motor vehicle. No one uses public transport to commute, and there are no public transport stops in the area.

Residents are very settled, with only 20.1% having moved house in the last five years, far below the state average of 39.9%.

Full-time employment is slightly higher than the national average at 60.1%. The local workforce is spread across construction, agriculture, and manufacturing, with a very low unemployment rate of 2.0%.

This is a car-dependent area with a very low walkability score. Almost no residents can walk to groceries, health services, or schools within 15 minutes.