Pleasant Hills

The area is noticeably older than the state and national average, with a typical resident aged 42. However, it has a very high proportion of children under 15, at 26.8%, and a much higher rate of de facto relationships than most other areas.

The population is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 3.9% born overseas, a figure far below the New South Wales and national averages. Most residents claim English, Australian, or German ancestry.

English is the only language used at home, which is far below the state and national figures for linguistic diversity. Consequently, no one in the community speaks little or no English.

Faith remains strong here, with 73.2% of people identifying as Christian. Those with no religion make up only 13.4%, which is among the lowest rates for its level and far below the national figure.

Education levels are much lower than most areas, with only 8.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. The proportion of residents who completed Year 12 is also far below the state and national averages.

Typical incomes are well below the national figure, with a typical household earning $1,350 a week. Very few people earn high wages, and only 9.8% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, including a much higher rate of mental health conditions at 15.0%. Long-term health conditions are also well above the state average, with arthritis being the most common.

Community spirit is exceptionally high, with 46.6% of people volunteering, a figure far above the national average. Residents are also much more likely to provide unpaid care for others compared to the rest of the state.

Five Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people live here. This group is generally younger and has a typical personal income of $450, which is well below the state and national figures.

Families are the core of the community, with 61% of homes consisting of couples with children. This helps explain why people per home is slightly higher than the national average.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, all of which are detached. A huge 68.3% of these are owned outright, and typical rents are much lower than the national figure at $150 a week.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. This is reflected in the fact that every single home has at least one motor vehicle.

Residents tend to stay put, with only 21.0% moving in the last five years. This is far below the movement rates seen across New South Wales and Australia.

The local economy is heavily tied to the land, with 42.9% of the workforce in agriculture, forestry and fishing. While unemployment is non-existent, the proportion of adults working or looking for work is below the state average.

The area is car-dependent with a very low walkability score. Most homes are far from health services and public transport, and only about 30% of residents are within a 15-minute walk of a park or grocery store.