St Albans

The population is far older than the national figure, with 38.5% of residents aged 65 and over. Conversely, children under 15 make up only 14.3%, which is well below the New South Wales average of 18.2%.

About 26.7% of residents were born overseas, a figure much higher than most similar areas. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, and Scottish.

While 9.9% of people use a language other than English at home, this is far below the state average of 26.6%. However, everyone in the community speaks English to some degree.

A large proportion of the community has no religion, at 44.7%, which is far above the New South Wales figure of 33.2%.

The area is well-qualified, with 29.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is well above the national average. However, the percentage of people who completed Year 12 is well below the state figure.

Incomes are generally much lower than in other areas, with a typical household earning $919 a week, far below the national figure of $1,746. Only 6.1% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 35.4% of people. Despite this, the rate of people needing help with daily activities is well below the state average.

Residents are highly active in their community; 35.9% are volunteers, which is far above the national average. A high number of people also spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework.

The First Nations population is small, consisting of four people. This group is far older than the state average, with a typical age of 46 and a typical personal income well above the national figure.

Homes are smaller than usual, with just 2.1 people per home. A high number of residents live alone, at 39.4%, which is far above the state average.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 56.1% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Only 9.1% of households rent.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no one commuting by public transport. Many residents work from home, at 39.3%, which is far above the national average.

Movement into the area is relatively steady, with 32.5% of people moving in the last five years. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Only 40.1% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the state average. However, the unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is lower than most areas.

The area is highly car-dependent due to a lack of nearby shops and services. It has a very steep terrain, with a mean slope far above the state average.