Rose Valley

Children under 15 make up 37.5% of the population, which is far above the New South Wales figure of 18.2%. The typical resident is 44, noticeably older than the national average of 38.

Most residents were born in Australia, and 12.5% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. Common ancestries include Australian, Scottish, English, and Irish.

English is the main language here, though 9.4% of people use another language at home. This is much higher than similar areas, despite being far below the state average of 26.6%.

The community is predominantly Christian, with 53.1% identifying as such. Notably, no one in the area identifies as having no religion, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

About 59.1% of residents completed Year 12, which is about the same as the national average. However, only 13.6% hold a bachelor degree or higher, far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Typical family income is $2,250 a week, which is much higher than most similar areas. This is about the same as the New South Wales typical weekly family income of $2,185.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 31.3% of residents. This is well above the national average of 27.7%, though no one reported needing help with daily activities.

Community spirit is high, with 27.3% of people volunteering, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Half of the residents also do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework weekly.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander residents recorded in the general population, though the few First Nations households present earn much higher incomes than those in the state or nation.

Homes here are slightly larger than average, with 2.6 people per home. Half of the households are couples with children, which is consistent with the high number of children in the area.

The typical weekly rent is $310, which is higher than most similar areas but lower than the national figure. There are 1.00 people per bedroom, a little above the state average.

The area has no public transport stops or routes, leaving residents entirely dependent on their own vehicles.

The population is extremely stable, with 0.0% of people moving into the area in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

About 59.1% of adults are working or looking for work, which is around the middle for similar areas and about the same as the state average.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk. The walkability score is 0.0, far below the state average.