Neville

Children under 15 make up 25.8% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%. While the typical resident is 42, the area has a lower proportion of seniors than most other regions.

The community is predominantly Australian born, with only 7.4% of people born overseas, far below the New South Wales average of 29.3%. Most residents claim Australian, English, Irish, or Scottish ancestry.

English is the primary language for 93.4% of the population. Only 1.7% use another language at home, which is far below the state and national figures.

Nearly half the population (48.5%) reports having no religion, a figure well above the national average of 38.9%. Christianity is the other primary affiliation at 45.4%.

Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 36% of residents completing Year 12, compared to 58.8% nationally. However, the area has a high number of primary schools per child.

Typical weekly family incomes are $1,640, which is well below the state figure of $2,185. Very few households (4%) earn $3,000 or more per week.

About 30.1% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is a little above the national figure. People needing help with daily activities are more common here than in most areas.

Community spirit is very high, with 27.8% of people volunteering, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Many residents also provide unpaid care for children or other people.

There are 11 First Nations people in the area. This group is noticeably younger than the state average, though their typical personal income is among the lowest in the region.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of children in the area, as 54.8% of households are couples with children.

Housing is almost exclusively separate houses, and 54.7% are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%. Renting is rare here, occurring in only 9.3% of homes.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as 0% of people commute using public transport. Most homes have multiple vehicles, with 36.3% owning two cars.

About 36.4% of the population moved into the area in the last five years, which is well below the national rate of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is high at 65.7%, well above the national figure of 58.9%. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, or in management roles.

Neville is car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.2, far below the state average. Residents cannot walk to groceries, health services, or public transport.