Pejar

The area is far older than the national figure, with a typical age of 55 and 32.8% of people aged 65 and over. Conversely, children under 15 make up only 4.5% of the population, which is far below the state average.

Most residents were born in Australia (85.1%), and those who were born overseas represent 10.4% of the population. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

English is the only language used at home, meaning no residents use another language or speak little to no English, a figure far below the New South Wales average.

About 55.2% of the community identifies as Christian. Those with no religion make up 31.3%, which is much lower than most similar areas.

The community is well-qualified, with 56.9% of residents completing Year 12, a figure much higher than most similar areas. About 18.5% hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical personal weekly income is $612, which is well below the national figure. No households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is much lower than most other areas.

Long-term health conditions are very common here, affecting 46.3% of people, which is far above the state average. This is reflected in the high rate of arthritis and mental health conditions.

Residents are highly active in their community, with 26.2% volunteering and 29.2% providing unpaid care, both figures being far above the national average.

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

Homes are generally small, with 2.2 people per home, a little below the state average. Nearly half of the households are couples without children.

Every home in Pejar is a separate house, and 58.6% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Rent is much lower than the state average at $300 per week.

The area is highly car-reliant, as every single home has at least one motor vehicle. However, 30.6% of workers work from home, which is well above the national figure.

About 28.6% of the population has moved into the area in the last five years, a rate far below that of New South Wales.

The local economy is driven by agriculture, forestry and fishing, which employs 44.4% of the workforce. Full-time employment is high at 63.9%, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%.

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