Sherwood

The area is much older than the national average, with 32.4% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 13.8% of the population, which is well below the New South Wales figure of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia (84.1%), and the population is far less diverse than the state average, with only 9.0% born overseas. English and Australian ancestries are the most common.

English is the only language used at home for 94.5% of residents. The proportion of people using another language is 0.0%, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

About 39.3% of people report no religion, which is well above the New South Wales figure of 33.2%. Other residents are mostly Christian.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 7.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Just 39.0% of residents completed Year 12, far below the national average of 58.8%.

Incomes are well below the national average, with a typical weekly household earning $1,303. Only 3.1% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, which is much lower than the national figure of 12.5%.

A higher number of residents live with long-term health conditions (31.0%) or need help with daily activities (7.6%). However, mental health conditions are much less common here than in most areas.

The community is very active in volunteering (23.1%) and unpaid care (17.7%), both of which are well above state levels. There is also a higher proportion of people who served in the Defence Force.

First Nations people make up a small part of the population. This group is far younger than the state average, with a typical age of just 6 years and a weekly income of $450.

The area has a high rate of one-parent families at 20.2%, which is well above the national figure of 14.1%. Very few people live alone compared to most areas.

Home ownership is very high, with 70.2% of homes owned outright, far above the state average of 31.5%. Almost all residents live in separate houses, and renting is very rare at 8.8%.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes available. Every single household owns at least one motor vehicle.

The population is very stable, with only 22.1% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work (48.5%) compared to the national average of 61.1%. However, the unemployment rate is 0.0%, and many residents work in construction or agriculture.

Walkability is non-existent, with a score of 0.0 and no schools, parks or health services within a 15-minute walk. Residents must rely on cars for all basic needs.