Picketts Valley

Families with children are a major feature here, with 28.5% of the population under 15, a figure far above the national average. While the typical resident is 42, the area has far fewer seniors than most similar places.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 86% born in Australia. This is far below the national figure for overseas births, which stands at 27.7%.

English is the primary language for almost everyone, with only 1.4% of residents using another tongue at home. This is far below the New South Wales average of 26.6%.

A large proportion of the community identifies as having no religion, at 46.2%, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%.

The area is highly qualified, with 31.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national average. A high percentage of residents also completed Year 12.

Picketts Valley is a high-income area where typical household weekly earnings are $2,971, far above the national figure of $1,746. About 41.9% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Residents generally enjoy good health, with the rate of long-term health conditions at 21.7%, which is well below the national average of 27.7%.

Unpaid work is common here, with 36% of people doing 15 or more hours of housework weekly. This is far above the national figure, consistent with the high number of families with children.

There are 11 First Nations people in the area, with a typical age of 12, which is far younger than the state average. First Nations household incomes are also far above the national average.

Homes are large and typically hold 3.5 people, well above the national average. Very few people live alone, and only 3.8% of families are one-parent households.

Every single home is a separate detached house, and 100% of them have three or more bedrooms. Renting is rare, with only 6.5% of households renting, while typical weekly rents are far above the state average at $1,025.

The community is entirely reliant on cars, with every home owning at least one vehicle and no one commuting by public transport. However, 35.5% of the workforce works from home, which is far above the national average.

The population is relatively stable, with only 26.7% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Working life is varied, with construction and professional services being common industries. The unemployment rate is 7.5%, which is a little above the national figure of 5.1%.

The area is strictly car-dependent due to its steep terrain and lack of local shops. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, or health service.