Orchard Hills

The population is notably older than the national figure, with 20.5% of residents aged 65 or over. It is also less likely to be a home for young children, as those under 15 make up only 14% of the community.

About 23.1% of people were born overseas, which is much higher than in similar areas, though still well below the New South Wales average. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, and Italian.

Language diversity is high, with 23.9% of people using a language other than English at home. This is a little above the national figure, and Arabic is the most common non-English language spoken.

Religious affiliation is very high here; 73.5% of residents identify as Christian. This means the proportion of people with no religion is far below both state and national levels.

While the area has a high number of schools, 16.9% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the New South Wales average of 27.8%.

Households in this area are wealthy, with 34.8% earning $3,000 or more a week, a figure far above the national average. The typical family income is also a little above the state figure.

The community is generally healthy, with a mental health condition rate that is well below the national figure. However, a slightly higher proportion of people need help with daily activities compared to most areas.

More people here provide unpaid care or do significant housework than in most other areas. Conversely, far fewer people are caring for children unpaid, which is consistent with the older age of the population.

The First Nations community here is quite successful, with an unemployment rate of 0.0%, far below the national figure. Their typical personal income is also well above the state and national averages.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.1 people per household. This is partly because couples with children make up 63.8% of families and very few people live alone.

The area is dominated by large separate houses, and 57% are owned outright, which is far above the national average. This high rate of ownership is paired with typical monthly mortgage payments that are well above the national figure.

Car use is essential here, with 32.9% of homes having four or more vehicles. While there are many bus stops, only 0.7% of people use public transport to get to work.

The community is very stable, as only 20.5% of people moved in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Construction is the most common industry for local workers. About 28.7% of the workforce works from home, which is well above the national figure.

The area is very car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Most homes are far from groceries, health services, and parks.