Pitt Town

Families are a major part of the community, with 23.6% of people being children under 15, which is well above the national figure. The typical resident is 38, and the area has a lower proportion of seniors compared to most other areas.

The community is largely Australian-born, with only 10% of residents born overseas, a figure far below the New South Wales average. Most residents claim Australian or English ancestry.

English is the primary language for 92.2% of the population. While 5.5% of people use another language at home—higher than in many similar areas—this is still far below the state and national averages.

Religious affiliation is common here, with 68.5% identifying as Christian. The proportion of people with no religion is 26.9%, which is far below the Australian figure.

About 15.3% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the national average. Many residents have a Certificate III or IV, and 47% completed Year 12.

Pitt Town is very wealthy, with 41.2% of households earning $3,000 or more a week. The typical family income of $2,832 is well above the national figure of $2,120.

Residents are generally healthy, with only 23.8% reporting a long-term health condition, which is well below the national average. Only 3.2% of people need help with daily activities.

Unpaid care for children is very common, with 34% of people providing this support, well above the national figure. However, the volunteer rate of 11.8% is lower than in most other areas.

First Nations people in the area have a typical personal income of $927, which is far above the national figure. Education levels are also high, with 50.7% completing Year 12.

Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 3.2 people per household. Very few people live alone, at only 10.1%, which is far below the state average.

The area is dominated by large homes, with 94.7% having three or more bedrooms and 95.9% being separate houses. Renting is rare at 9.4%, while typical monthly mortgage payments are well above the national average.

Car ownership is very high, and 48.8% of people drive to work. While 30.3% work from home, very few people use public transport to commute, despite the area having a high number of bus stops.

The area has seen significant movement, with 44.9% of residents moving in during the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 6.2% of the population.

The local workforce is very active, with 69.8% of adults working or looking for work. Unemployment is very low at 1.7%, and many residents work in construction.

The neighborhood is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 3.8, far below the state average. Very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.