Pola Creek

The area has a notable age split, with children under 15 making up 26.7% and seniors 25.6%, both of which are well above national figures. De facto relationships are also much more common here than in most other areas, at 20.0%.

Most residents were born in Australia, with only 7.0% born overseas, which is far below the New South Wales average of 29.3%. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the main language for 81.4% of the community. While the proportion of people using another language at home is far below the state average, the 3.5% who speak little or no English is about the same as the national figure.

Christianity is the most common religious affiliation at 41.9%. Those reporting no religion make up 37.2%, which is well above the state average but a little below the national figure.

Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 10.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%, and only 37.9% of residents completed Year 12.

Typical household incomes are well above the state and national figures, with a typical weekly income of $2,333. However, no one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week, which is much lower than most areas.

People needing help with daily activities are slightly more common here than in the state or nation, at 7.0%. Mental health conditions are much less common than in most areas, appearing in only 3.5% of residents.

Unpaid work is a major feature of life here, with 45.8% of people doing 15 or more hours of housework and 39.0% caring for children, both of which are far above national levels.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area, which is lower than most similar areas.

Homes are larger than usual, with an average of 3.0 people per house. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 62.1% of families.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 45.0% are owned outright, a figure far above the national average. Most homes are large, with 85.0% having three or more bedrooms.

Car use is essential, as every home has at least one motor vehicle and 58.5% of workers drive to work. While there are a few bus stops, no one uses public transport to commute.

The community is relatively stable, with only 26.3% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the New South Wales average of 39.9%.

The area has a very high proportion of adults working or looking for work at 69.5%, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.4. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk for any resident.