Perthville

The typical resident is 43, making the community noticeably older than the New South Wales average. However, children under 15 make up 20.3% of the population, which is a little above the national figure.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 4.9% of people born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%.

English is the primary language here, with only 1.2% of people using another language at home, far below the New South Wales figure of 26.6%.

Christianity is the most common faith at 62.3%, while 31.9% of residents report no religion, which is a little below the state average.

About half of residents have completed Year 12, which is well below the national average. Despite this, 22.1% hold a bachelor degree or higher, a figure higher than most similar areas.

Typical household income is $1,883 a week, which is about the same as the national figure. Personal incomes are also higher than most similar areas, with a typical weekly income of $878.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 32.1% of residents, well above the national figure of 27.7%.

Participation in unpaid work is very high, with 32.7% of people caring for children and 21.6% volunteering, both of which are well above state and national figures.

There are 20 First Nations people in the area, whose typical age of 40 is far older than the national figure of 24.

Families with children are common, making up 59.3% of households, and homes are slightly larger than average with 2.6 people per dwelling.

The area consists entirely of separate houses, with 92% having three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is strong, as 38.3% of homes are owned outright, well above the national average.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, with 0% of people commuting by public transport and every single home owning at least one motor vehicle.

The population is relatively stable, as only 25.8% of people moved in the last five years, far below the national average of 40.7%.

Job activity is very high, with 69.8% of adults working or looking for work, far above the state average of 58.7%.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score of 2.3, as no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.