Ravensdale

The area is far older than the national figure, with 20% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up 15.7% of the population, which is a little below the state and national averages.

Most residents were born in Australia, and English is the most common ancestry at 60%. The proportion of people born overseas is 12.9%, which is far below the figures for New South Wales and Australia.

English is the only language used at home for 92.9% of the community. No residents reported using another language at home or speaking little or no English, which is far below the national average.

Christianity is the most common religion at 64.3%. Those reporting no religion make up 24.3%, a figure that is far below the national average of 38.9%.

Adults with a bachelor degree or higher make up 20% of the population, which is higher than most similar areas but well below the state average. Over half of residents have completed Year 12.

Typical household income is $2,124 a week, which is a little above the state figure. High earners are common here, with 38.5% of households earning $3,000 or more weekly, far above the national average.

While no residents need help with daily activities, 34.3% have a long-term health condition, which is well above the national figure. Mental health conditions affect 8.6% of the population.

Volunteering is very common, with 30% of people volunteering, far above the state figure. Unpaid housework is also much higher than usual, with 33.3% of people doing 15 or more hours a week.

The First Nations population is very small. Among those who identify as First Nations, the typical age of 41 is far older than the state average of 23.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.0 people per home. Most are family households, and 70.5% are couples with children, while no one-parent families were recorded.

Every home in the area is a separate house, though only 46.2% have three or more bedrooms. Typical monthly mortgage payments are $2,600, which is well above the national figure.

The community is entirely car-reliant, with no public transport stops or routes available. Working from home is common at 30.3%, which is well above the national average.

The area has seen significant movement recently, with 50.8% of people moving in the last five years, far above the national figure of 40.7%.

There is no unemployment in the area. Among those working or looking for work, many are employed in health care and social assistance or education and training.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no grocery stores, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk. The terrain is notably steep, with a mean slope of 19.4%.