Perisher Valley

The community is very young, with 46.5% of people aged between 25 and 44 and only 3% aged 65 or over, which is far below the national figure. Most residents have never married, accounting for 64% of the population.

Overseas born residents make up 33.3% of the population, which is well above the national average. While Australian ancestry is most common at 37.4%, there is a significant Chinese presence, both in terms of ancestry (13.1%) and birth (8.1%).

A quarter of residents use a language other than English at home, which is a little above the national figure. Mandarin is the most common non-English language, spoken by 16.2% of the community.

The area is overwhelmingly secular, with 71.7% of people reporting no religion, a figure far above both the state and national averages.

Residents are well qualified, with 32.6% holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national figure. This trend is reflected in the qualifications, with management and commerce being the most common fields of study.

Typical weekly family and household incomes are $5,249, which is far above the national figure. Personal incomes are also slightly higher than the state and national averages.

The population is remarkably healthy, with only 12.1% reporting a long-term health condition and no residents needing help with daily activities, both of which are far below national levels.

While 15.7% of people volunteer—slightly above the state figure—there are no residents providing unpaid care, which is far below the national average.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living here, which is well below the state and national figures.

Homes are crowded by national standards, with an average of 4.0 people per home, which is far above the Australian figure of 2.5.

The typical weekly rent is $403, which is about the same as the national figure. With an average of 2.0 people per bedroom, the area is far more crowded than the rest of the state.

The area has no public transport stops or routes, and 41.9% of people walk to work. Working from home is common for 18.9% of the workforce.

The population is very mobile, with 47.4% moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 66.7% of the community, far above the national average.

The workforce is highly active, with 80.9% working or looking for work, far above the national figure. The local economy is dominated by accommodation and food services, where 70.3% of people work.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score far below the state average. While most homes are near groceries and parks, there are no schools or health services within a 15-minute walk.