Repton

The community is notably older than the national figure, with 20.2% of people aged 65 and over. There is also a high proportion of people in de facto relationships, at 19.1%, which is well above the state and national averages.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas birthplaces make up 11.5% of the population, far below the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 94.9% of the community. Only 3.1% of people use another language at home, which is far below the state and national figures.

A majority of residents report no religion, at 55.2%, which is far above the figures for New South Wales and Australia.

The area is highly qualified, with 28.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. While a higher than usual number of people have completed Year 12, this figure is still well below the state average.

Typical weekly personal income is $685, which is a little below the national figure. Weekly household incomes are also a little below the state and national averages.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 31.6% of people. This includes a higher than average rate of mental health conditions at 10.0%.

Residents are very active in their community, with a volunteer rate of 24.3% and a high level of unpaid housework and care, both far above national figures. There is also a much higher than usual number of former Defence Force members.

First Nations people make up 2.5% of the population. The typical personal income for this group is $762, which is well above the national figure.

Families with children are common, making up 52.8% of households. One-parent families are much less common here than in most other areas.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, with 93.1% of homes being detached. A far higher share of residents own their homes outright (45.8%) compared to the rest of the state.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no one commuting by public transport and every home owning at least one vehicle. While there are more public transport stops per person than in most areas, the nearest stop is often a 28-minute walk away.

The community is relatively stable, with 33.3% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Full-time employment is much lower than in most areas, at 48.0%. Many of the residents who do work are employed in health care, social assistance, or education.

The area is considered car-dependent with a very low walkability score. Most homes are not within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or parks.