Otford

The area is much younger than most, as children under 15 make up 22.5% of the population. Conversely, seniors aged 65 and over are much less common here than across the state, at just 10.9%.

People born overseas make up 20.5% of the population, which is much higher than in most similar areas, though still well below the New South Wales figure of 29.3%.

English is the main language for 87.6% of residents. While 8.6% use another language at home—which is much higher than in similar areas—this is still far below the national average of 22.3%.

People with no religion are found here at a rate of 62.4%, a figure far above the national average of 38.9% and among the highest for this level of area.

Otford is highly qualified, with 39.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure of 26.3%. Year 12 completion is also much higher than most areas at 65.5%.

Typical incomes are among the highest at this level, with a typical weekly family income of $3,125. This is well above the New South Wales figure of $2,185.

Residents are generally healthier than average, with only 2.8% needing help with daily activities, which is lower than most areas and below the state average of 5.8%.

Unpaid care is common here; 39.1% of people care for children unpaid, which is far above the national figure of 26.3%. Volunteering is also higher than most areas at 21.5%.

There are 5 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. The typical personal income for First Nations residents is $450, which is much lower than most similar areas.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per home. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 73.1% of families.

Almost every home is a separate house (99.2%), and 94.4% have three or more bedrooms. Renting is far less common here than across the state, at only 12%.

Working from home is very popular at 45.5%, far above the national average of 21%. While there are more public transport stops per person than most areas, only 1.4% of people use them to commute.

The community is relatively stable, with 30.6% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%. No recent arrivals from overseas were recorded.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most areas, at 68.4%. Professional and manager roles are the most common occupations.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 3.4, far below the state average. This is due to a lack of nearby groceries and health services and a steep average terrain slope of 21.9%.