South Bowenfels

The area is far older than the state or national average, with 32.1% of residents aged 65 and over. About 4.8% of the population are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, which is a little above the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia (84.5%), meaning the proportion of people born overseas is far below the national figure. English, Scottish, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 92.2% of the community. Consequently, the proportion of people using another language at home is far below the national average of 22.3%.

Christianity is the most common faith at 65.0%. The proportion of people reporting no religion is far below the national figure.

Educational attainment is lower than the state average, with only 16.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many residents hold a Certificate III or IV.

Typical family income is about the same as the national figure. While typical personal incomes are a little below the national average, 13.6% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 34.1% of residents. This is well above the national figure and is consistent with the area's older population.

Residents are very active in supporting others, with 21.9% volunteering—well above the national figure. Unpaid care and housework are also much more common than in most similar areas.

The First Nations community is smaller than in 82% of similar areas. However, those who are First Nations have an unemployment rate of 0.0%, which is far below the national figure.

Couples with children make up 58.1% of households. One-parent families are well below the national average, and about 26% of people live alone.

Home ownership is strong, with 42.5% of homes owned outright—far above the national figure. Renting is very rare here, occurring in only 6.0% of households.

Cars are essential, as 72.3% of workers drive to work and no one uses public transport for commuting. The drive time to the city is much higher than in most similar areas.

About 35.5% of people moved in the last five years, though this is well below the national average. Recent arrivals from overseas are also well below the national figure.

The unemployment rate is 2.4%, which is a little below the national figure. Many of the workforce are employed in health care, mining, and public administration.

The area is somewhat walkable, and while most homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, far fewer are within walking distance of a school compared to the state average.