Pappinbarra

The typical resident is 45, making the area noticeably older than the national figure. About 10.5% of the population are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, which is well above the New South Wales and Australian averages.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 8.1% of the population, a figure far below the state and national averages. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 88.4% of the community. While 8.1% of people use another language at home, there are no residents who speak little or no English.

More than half of the community (53.5%) report having no religion, a figure far above the national average. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 40.7%.

Qualifications are relatively high, with 20.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Common fields of study include engineering and management, though the proportion of people who completed Year 12 is well below the national figure.

Typical weekly household income is $1,156, which is well below the national figure. There are no households earning $3,000 or more per week, and half of all individuals earn under $650 weekly.

About 7% of people need help with daily activities, which is a little above the national average. Mental health conditions are much lower here than in most other areas.

Residents are very active in unpaid work, with 26.4% providing unpaid care and 37.5% doing significant housework. Veterans are also well represented, with 6.8% of people having served in the Defence Force.

There are 9 First Nations people in the area, whose typical personal income of $900 is far above the national figure. This group is also noticeably younger, with a typical age of 20.

Homes are often larger, with 2.7 people per household, but there is a high number of people living alone (37.9%). One-parent families are much less common here than in most areas.

Every home in Pappinbarra is a separate house, and 93.1% have three or more bedrooms. No one in the community rents their home, and 44.8% own their home outright.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no one using public transport and every home owning at least one vehicle. However, 31.6% of the workforce works from home.

The community has seen some movement, with 37.6% of residents having moved house in the last five years, though this is slightly lower than the national average.

About 52.8% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the national figure. There is no unemployment in the area, and many residents work in health care, manufacturing, or transport.

With a walkability score of zero, there are no shops, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk. The terrain is quite steep, and the area is completely dependent on cars.