Shadforth

The typical resident is 49, which is far older than the national figure of 38. De facto relationships are much more common here than in most similar areas, appearing in 16.7% of couples.

The community is very homogenous, with 84.6% born in Australia and only 2.9% born overseas, a figure far below the New South Wales average.

English is the sole language used at home for 93.3% of residents. No one in the area speaks little or no English, which is well below the state and national figures.

Religious affiliation is common, with 61.5% identifying as Christian. Those with no religion make up 17.3%, which is among the lowest figures for similar areas.

A higher-than-average 29.1% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher. However, only 42.9% completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure.

Household wealth is high, with a typical weekly family income of $2,625. Personal earnings are also strong, as 19.8% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, which is well above the national average.

About 29.8% of people live with a long-term health condition. Those needing help with daily activities make up 5.8% of the population, which is higher than most similar areas.

Local residents are very active in their community, with 23.3% volunteering—a figure far above the state average. This spirit of service is also seen in the 15.1% who provide unpaid care.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area.

Homes tend to be larger than usual, with 2.6 people per household. Very few people live alone (10.3%), and one-parent families are much less common than in most other areas.

Every single home here is a separate detached house. Many residents have stability in housing, with 43.6% owning their home outright, far above the national average of 31%.

The area is entirely car-reliant, as no one commutes by public transport and every home has at least one vehicle. However, 26.4% of the workforce works from home, which is well above the national figure.

The community is relatively stable, with 30% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

The local job market is very strong with 0.0% unemployment. Working or looking for work is more common here than in most similar areas, with many residents employed as managers.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.4. There are no groceries, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.