Oswald

The population is noticeably older than the state average, with 20.5% of people aged 65 and over. De facto relationships are much less common here than in most other areas, at just 8.2%.

People born overseas make up only 4.5% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. Most residents claim Australian (60.2%) or English (28.4%) ancestry.

English is the only language used at home for 95.5% of residents. The proportion of people using another language at home is far below the New South Wales average.

Over half the population identifies as Christian (53.4%). Those reporting no religion make up 35.2%, which is a little above the state figure.

About 22.7% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, though this is well below the national average. Half of the residents have completed Year 12, which is also lower than the state figure.

Incomes are very high here, with typical family earnings of $3,250 per week, well above the national figure. About 21.2% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, among the highest for its level.

A higher share of residents need help with daily activities (8.0%) compared to the national average. Long-term health conditions are reported at 27.3%, which is about the same as the state average.

Unpaid housework is very common, with 34.8% of people doing 15 or more hours a week, far above the national average. Volunteer rates are also well above the state figure at 16.7%.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area.

Homes tend to be larger than usual, with 2.8 people per home. While 31.0% of people live alone, which is well above the state average, there are no one-parent families.

Every single home is a separate house, and 44.8% are owned outright, far above the national average. Typical monthly home-loan payments are very high at $2,734.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no one using public transport to commute and no public transport stops available. Every home has at least one motor vehicle.

The community is very stable, with only 24.1% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Employment is strong, with 72.7% of adults working or looking for work and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Many residents work as managers (29.2%) or in technicians and trades (20.8%).

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1. There are no parks, shops, or health services within a 15-minute walk.