Sawyers Gully

The area has a higher proportion of children and people in de facto relationships than most similar places. While the typical resident is 42, this is noticeably older than the New South Wales average of 39.

This is a community with very few overseas births, at only 3.0%, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. Most residents claim Australian or English ancestry.

English is the primary language for nearly everyone here, with only 1.8% of people using another language at home. This is far below the state average of 26.6%.

About 59% of residents identify as Christians. Those with no religion make up 34.3% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

Qualifications are lower than in most areas, with only 10.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far below the state's 27.8%. Year 12 completion is also much lower than most areas at 27.8%.

Typical household weekly income is $1,847, which is about the same as the state and national figures. However, personal weekly income is a little below the national figure at $699.

Residents experience health challenges at much higher rates than most areas, with 34.5% having a long-term health condition and 12.9% reporting a mental health condition.

More people here provide unpaid care for children and perform housework than in most similar areas. However, the proportion of volunteers is much lower than most areas at 10.1%.

First Nations residents are a significant part of the community, with a typical personal income of $949 and a typical household income of $2,625, both of which are far above the national figures. Notably, the unemployment rate for this group is 0.0%.

Homes here are larger than in most areas, with an average of 3.2 people per dwelling. This is consistent with the fact that 60.5% of households are couples with children.

Every single home in the area is a separate house, with 86.5% having three or more bedrooms. Renting is very uncommon here, at just 10.4%, which is far below the national figure of 30.6%.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, as every home has at least one vehicle and no one commutes via public transport. A typical drive to the city takes 104 minutes.

The population is relatively stable, with 28% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas, at 64.1%. Common industries for local workers include construction, retail, and health care.

The area is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.2. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or public transport.