New Berrima

The area is much younger than most similar places, with children under 15 making up 20.7% of the population. This is a little above the national figure of 18.2%, while seniors aged 65 and over are well below the national average at 12.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 9.9% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. Those with overseas roots primarily identify as English, Scottish, or Irish.

English is the primary language for 89.3% of the community. Only 3.2% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national average of 22.3%.

A little above the national figure, 40.3% of residents report having no religion. Nearly half of the population identifies as Christian.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 8.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far below the national figure of 26.3%. About 38.6% of residents stopped school at Year 10.

Typical weekly household income is $1,607, which is a little below the national figure of $1,746. Households earning $3,000 or more a week are less common here than in most similar areas.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 35.6% of people having a long-term health condition. This includes mental health conditions, which are reported by 13.2% of residents, well above the national figure.

Unpaid work is common, with 31.7% of people caring for children and 27.7% doing significant housework, both figures well above the national average. However, volunteering is much lower than in most similar areas.

There are 20 First Nations people in the area, who are noticeably younger with a typical age of 20. Their typical personal income is $849, which is well above the national figure for First Nations people.

One-parent families make up 22.5% of households, a figure well above the national average of 14.1%. Couples with children are the most common household type at 54.4%.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, which make up 97.8% of homes. While 81.3% of homes have three or more bedrooms, ownership is lower than usual, with only 25% of homes owned outright.

Cars are essential for the 74% of workers who drive to work, and 42.4% of homes have two vehicles. Very few people work from home, at just 7.9%, which is far below the national average.

The population is relatively stable, with 29.7% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

More adults are working or looking for work (65%) compared to most similar areas. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, which is a little below the national figure of 5.1%.

While almost every home is within a short walk of a park or public transport, the area is mostly car-dependent. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.