Pipeclay

The area is far older than most of Australia, with the typical resident aged 51 and 23.5% of people aged 65 or over. There are far fewer children here than in the state, with those under 15 making up only 14.7% of the population.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 15.7% were born overseas, which is higher than in similar areas. English and Irish are the most common ancestries after Australian.

English is the main language for 84.3% of the community. About 4.9% use another language at home, which is higher than in similar areas, though far below the state average.

Over half of the residents identify as Christians, while 35.3% report no religion, a figure that is well below the national average.

Educational attainment is much lower than the state average, with only 33.3% of people completing Year 12. Only 14.5% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Incomes are generally low, and no households earn $3,000 or more per week. The typical family earns $1,458 weekly, which is well below the New South Wales figure of $2,185.

Mental health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 10.8% of people. Additionally, 8.8% of residents need help with daily activities, which is well above the national figure.

The area has a high rate of volunteers at 20.5% and a significant number of former Defence Force members. Many residents also spend a lot of time on unpaid housework, with 37.3% doing 15 hours or more each week.

There are three First Nations people in the area. Their typical age is 46, which is far older than the national figure for First Nations people.

Homes are slightly larger than usual with 2.7 people per home. One-parent families are much more common here than in most areas, making up 19.5% of households.

Every single home in Pipeclay is a separate house, and no one is renting. Nearly half of these homes are owned outright, which is far above the national average.

Residents are entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops. This is consistent with the high rate of people working from home, which at 41.9% is among the highest in the country.

The population is quite mobile, with 51.6% of people having moved house in the last five years, a figure far above the state and national averages.

Full-time employment is much higher than most areas at 69.8%. The most common industries are construction and other services, with technicians and trades being the most frequent occupations.

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