Rookhurst

The community is far older than the rest of Australia, with 36.7% of people aged 65 and over. In contrast, there are no children under 15, a figure far below the New South Wales average of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with an overseas birthplace make up 8.3%, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the main language for 78.3% of the community. While 5% of people use another language at home, there are no residents who speak little or no English.

Christianity is the most common faith at 58.3%. Only 15% of people report no religion, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 33.9% of residents completing Year 12, compared to nearly 59% across the state. There are no schools within 3 km.

Incomes are much lower than in most areas, with the typical weekly household income sitting at $1,375. No one in the community earns $2,000 or more per week.

Mental health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 13.3% of residents. However, no one currently reports needing help with daily activities.

Unpaid care is common, with 18.6% of people providing care and 28.8% doing over 15 hours of housework weekly, both of which are well above the national figures.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living here, though First Nations household income is recorded as much higher than in most areas at $2,250.

The area is mostly made up of couples without children, who account for 64.9% of families. One-parent families are less common here than in most other areas.

The typical weekly rent is $280, which is well below the state average of $420. Home-loan payments are typically $1,842 per month.

The area has no public transport routes or stops, meaning residents cannot access these services within the community.

About 33.9% of the population moved in the last five years, a rate that is well below the national average of 40.7%.

Working or looking for work is uncommon here, with only 35.6% of adults doing so. The unemployment rate is very high at 23.8%, far above the state figure of 4.9%.

The area is entirely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no parks, shops, or health services within a 15-minute walk, and the terrain is steeper than the state average.