Saddleback Mountain

Saddleback Mountain has a very mature population, with 31.3% aged 65 and over, which is far above the national figure of 17.2%. Children under 15 make up only 6.0% of residents, a rate far below the state and national averages.

Most residents were born in Australia (85.1%), and those born overseas make up 13.4% of the population, which is far below the New South Wales figure of 29.3%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the only language used at home by 95.5% of the community. No residents reported using another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Over half the population identifies as Christian (55.2%). The proportion of people with no religion is 22.4%, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

The community is highly qualified, with 31.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national figure of 26.3%. However, the proportion who completed Year 12 is far below the national average.

Typical personal weekly incomes are $900, which is a little above the national figure. Higher-income households are common, with 28.0% earning $3,000 or more a week, well above the national average.

Long-term health conditions are well above the national average, affecting 34.3% of people. Despite this, no residents reported needing help with daily activities or having a mental health condition.

Volunteering is very common here, with 26.6% of people volunteering, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid housework is also very high, with 45.3% of people doing 15 or more hours a week.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 0.0% of the population, which is well below the national figure.

Most households are couples, with 48.1% being couples without children. People living alone make up only 12.0% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 25.6%.

The area is made up entirely of separate houses, with 68.0% owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%. There are no renters in the community, and typical home-loan payments are far above the state average.

Every home has at least one motor vehicle, and 56.0% have two. Public transport is not used for commuting, as there are no stops or routes in the area.

The community is very stable, with only 15.6% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is very high at 72.4%, far above the national average. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry and fishing or construction, with a notable 20.7% working from home.

Saddleback Mountain is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1, far below the state average. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.