Seelands

The typical resident is 53, which is far older than the national figure of 38. Seniors make up 22.9% of the population, while children under 15 are much lower than most areas at 10.9%.

Most residents were born in Australia, with only 8.2% born overseas—a figure far below the New South Wales average. Common ancestries include Australian, English, Irish, and Scottish.

English is the main language here, with 91.2% of people using it only. Those using another language at home make up 4.3%, which is far below the state and national figures.

About 39.6% of the community report no religion, which is well above the New South Wales figure. Christianity is the most common affiliation at 51.9%.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 12.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national average of 26.3%.

Typical personal income is $623 a week, which is well below the national figure of $805. Weekly family income is also well below the state average, sitting at $1,640.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 35.4% of people. Arthritis is the most reported condition, and 6.4% of residents need help with daily activities.

There is a strong connection to the military, with 5.9% of people having served in the Defence Force, well above the national figure. Unpaid housework is also more common here than in most areas.

First Nations people make up 8.5% of the population, which is well above the state average. While the typical First Nations resident is noticeably younger at 17, their household income is far above the national figure.

Families tend to be larger than usual, with 2.6 people per home. Couples with children make up nearly half of all households, and one-parent families are less common than in most areas.

Home ownership is very high, with 55.7% of houses owned outright. Most homes are large, as 93.1% have three or more bedrooms, and rentals are far below the national average.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with 65.7% of workers driving to work. Only 3.1% of homes do not have a motor vehicle, and no one uses public transport to commute.

The community is stable, with only 24.3% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Working or looking for work is slightly less common here than in most areas, at 56.2%. The most common industries for local workers are health care, retail, and construction.

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