Palmwoods

Children are a major part of the community, with 28.2% under 15, which is well above the New South Wales figure of 18.2%. Conversely, seniors are far less common here than in most other areas, with only 12.8% aged 65 and over.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 14.1% were born overseas, which is higher than in similar small areas. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, and Irish.

The community is linguistically uniform, with no one using a language other than English at home. This is far below the New South Wales average of 26.6%.

A majority of residents—51.3%—report having no religion, a figure far above the national average of 38.9%.

The area is well-qualified, with 28.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, only half of residents completed Year 12, which is well below the state average of 58.9%.

Typical incomes are quite low; the typical weekly household income is $966, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. No households in the area earn $3,000 or more per week.

Residents are in remarkably good health, with only 16.7% reporting a long-term health condition, which is far below the state average of 27%.

Community spirit is high, with 24.6% of people volunteering, far above the national average of 14.1%. Unpaid care for children is also very common at 43.9%.

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

Living arrangements are varied, with 36.4% of people living alone and 17.1% of families being one-parent households, both of which are much higher than in most areas.

The area consists almost entirely of detached houses, 45.5% of which are rented. Typical weekly rent is very low at $200, far below the national figure of $375.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. Every home has at least one motor vehicle.

The population is very stable, with only 18.6% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national rate of 40.7%.

Unemployment is high at 10.0%, well above the national average of 5.1%. Those who work are often in wholesale trade, education, or agriculture.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no shops, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk and a steep terrain slope of 16.7%.