North Rothbury

This is a very young community where children under 15 make up 27.8% of the population, far above the national figure of 18.2%. The typical resident is just 30, while those aged 65 and over are far less common than in most other areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas heritage most commonly identify as English, Irish or Scottish. Only 9.8% of the population was born overseas, which is far below the state and national figures.

English is the main language here, with 91.6% of people using it at home. This is far above the national average, and only 4.4% of residents use another language.

Nearly 44% of people report having no religion, a figure that is well above the national average of 38.9%. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 49.4%.

While nearly half of residents have completed Year 12, the 15.8% who hold a bachelor degree or higher is far below the New South Wales average of 27.8%. Many adults hold a Certificate III or IV.

Incomes are much higher than in most similar areas, with the typical household earning $2,206 a week. This is well above the national figure of $1,746.

Mental health conditions are a little more common here than in the rest of the state, at 10.1%. However, the 26% of people with a long-term health condition is a little below the national average.

Caring for children is a major part of local life, with 39.1% of people providing unpaid childcare, which is far above the national figure of 26.3%. Conversely, volunteering is much lower than in most areas.

First Nations people make up 8% of the population, well above the state average. This group is notably young, with a typical age of 16, and has a Year 12 completion rate far above the national figure.

Homes are larger than usual, with an average of 2.9 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 59.9% of families.

The area is dominated by separate houses, with 92% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Renting is more common here than in most areas, and very few people own their homes outright.

Residents are heavily dependent on cars, and almost no one commutes by public transport. While there are a good number of bus stops, the drive time to the city is much higher than in most areas.

North Rothbury has seen massive movement, with 71.1% of people moving house in the last five years. This is far above the national average of 40.7%.

A high number of people are working or looking for work, and 64.5% are employed full-time. The local workforce is largely employed in mining, healthcare, and technicians and trades.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services or schools.