Piggabeen

The community is older than most, with a typical age of 43. Children under 15 make up 19.2% of the population, which is a little above the national figure, and those in de facto relationships are well above the state average.

The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 86.5% born here. This is far below the New South Wales figure for overseas births, with English, Australian, and Irish being the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 92.5% of the community. Very few people use another language at home, and the proportion who speak little or no English is well below the national average.

About 40.5% of residents have no religion, which is well above the state figure. The remaining population is predominantly Christian.

Educational qualifications are far below the national average, with only 15.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many residents hold a Certificate III or IV, and 44.1% have completed Year 12.

Household income is a little above the national figure, with a typical weekly income of $1,921. About a quarter of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is higher than in most similar areas.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas. Long-term health conditions affect 31.5% of people, and those needing help with daily activities are a little above the state average.

Unpaid work is very common in Piggabeen, where people providing unpaid care are far above the national figure. This includes a much higher rate of people caring for children and doing housework compared to most areas.

There are five First Nations people in the area. This group is far younger than the national average, with a typical age of 11, and their personal and household incomes are far above the national figures.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.1 people per home. Very few people live alone, and 63% of households consist of couples with children.

Every home in the area is a separate house. While 40.6% are owned outright, those with mortgages face typical monthly payments of $2,250, which is much higher than most similar areas.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, as every home has at least one vehicle. No one uses public transport to commute, and only 12.3% of people work from home.

About 33.8% of residents moved in the last five years, though this is well below the national average. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

More adults are working or looking for work than in most areas, and the unemployment rate is very low at 1.7%. Many residents work in health care, construction, or the trades.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, parks, or schools within a 15-minute walk, and the terrain is quite steep.