Riverside

The area is much older than most, with the typical resident aged 53, which is 15 years older than the national figure. Seniors make up 31.9% of the population, and there is a higher-than-usual proportion of people in de facto relationships.

While 76.5% of residents were born in Australia, those born overseas make up 16.4% of the community. English and Australian ancestries are the most common, and the proportion of overseas-born residents is far below the New South Wales average.

English is the primary language for 89.6% of the community. Only 4.7% of people use another language at home, which is far below the state and national figures, and no one reports speaking little or no English.

Over half of the community identifies as Christian, while 37.6% of residents report having no religion. This figure for those with no religion is well above the state average.

About 50.4% of residents completed Year 12, which is higher than most similar areas but well below the state average. There are 10 schools within 3km, though the proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is well below the national figure.

Typical weekly family income is $1,674, which is well below the state figure. Higher earners are rare here, with only 11.3% of households earning $3,000 or more a week, a figure far below the state average.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 35.6% of residents. This is well above the state average, with arthritis and asthma being the most reported conditions.

Local residents are very active in unpaid work; 19.9% provide unpaid care and 36.3% spend 15 or more hours a week on housework, both of which are among the highest figures at this level.

First Nations people make up 2.7% of the population. This group is far younger than the state average, with a typical age of 11, and their personal income is far above the national figure.

Most homes are occupied by couples, with 53.4% having children and 37.7% without. People living alone are much less common here than in most other areas.

Every single home in Riverside is a separate detached house, and 55.7% are owned outright, which is far above the state average. Renters are very rare, making up only 7.5% of households.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, with 0% of people commuting by public transport and every household owning at least one vehicle. There are no public transport stops in the area.

The population is relatively stable, though 37.6% of residents moved in the last five years. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Fewer people are working or looking for work compared to most areas, at 47.4%. The local workforce is mostly employed in health care, construction, and education.

Riverside is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no grocery stores, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.