Rye Park

The area is much older than most, with 21.7% of people aged 65 and over and a typical age of 50. Children under 15 make up 14.3% of the population, which is well below the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas roots are far fewer than in the rest of the state. Common ancestries include English at 47.8% and Australian at 42.6%.

English is the primary language for 84.8% of the community. Only 3.0% of people use another language at home, which is far below the New South Wales figure.

Over half the population identifies as Christian at 55.2%. Those with no religion make up 33.5%, which is about the same as the state average.

Qualifications are lower than in most areas, with only 11.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many residents hold a Certificate III or IV, and there are no schools within 3 km.

Incomes are well below the national average, with typical weekly household earnings of $1,300. About 48% of individuals earn under $650 a week.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 35.2% of people. Mental health conditions are also reported at a higher rate of 11.3%.

Volunteerism is far above the state average at 23.5%. Many residents provide unpaid care or do significant housework, with 30.1% spending 15 or more hours a week on chores.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is very small, but those in the community have a typical personal income of $900, which is far above the national figure.

Half of the households are couples with children. People living alone are less common here than in the state, making up 18.3% of homes.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, with 90.2% of homes being detached. A huge 54.9% of these are owned outright, and typical weekly rents are far below the national figure at $170.

The community is entirely reliant on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. Every home has at least one motor vehicle, and 20.2% of workers operate from home.

Residents are very settled, with only 19.5% moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing employ 44.7% of the workforce. Unemployment is among the highest for similar areas at 10.7%.

Rye Park is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.3. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.