Picton

The typical resident is 38, and 20.5% of the population are children under 15, which is a little above the national figure. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 3.9% of the community.

Most residents were born in Australia (84.4%), and only 11.9% were born overseas, which is far below the New South Wales and national figures. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 92% of the community. Only 4.4% of people use another language at home, a figure far below the state and national averages.

Christianity is the most common religious affiliation at 58.1%. Those reporting no religion make up 36.1%, which is a little below the national figure.

About 18.1% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, though this is well below the state average. Half of the population has completed Year 12, and many hold certificates III or IV.

Weekly incomes are much higher than in most similar areas, with typical households earning $2,181. This is a little above the New South Wales figure of $1,829.

Around 30.3% of people have a long-term health condition, which is well above the state average. Mental health conditions are also more common here than in most areas.

A higher number of people provide unpaid care for children (29.9%) compared to the national average. However, the proportion of volunteers is much lower than in most similar areas.

First Nations residents in Picton earn a typical personal income of $736, which is well above the national figure. The unemployment rate for this group is also much lower than the national average at 3.1%.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per home. This is consistent with the fact that 63.6% of households are couples with children.

Detached houses are very common, making up 90.1% of all dwellings. Most homes have three or more bedrooms, and typical monthly mortgage payments are $2,383, which is well above the national figure.

Most people drive to work, and 26.1% work from home, which is well above the national average. While there are many public transport stops, only 0.6% of people use them to commute.

About 35.8% of residents moved in the last five years, though this is well below the national figure. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 4.8% of the population.

Working or looking for work is more common here than in most areas, with 67.3% of adults active in the labour market. Construction is the most common industry for local workers.

The area is somewhat walkable, though it is far below the state average for access to groceries and health services within a 15-minute walk.