Stewarts Brook

This is a senior-heavy community where 37.5% of residents are aged 65 or over, a figure far above the national average. There are no children under 15 living here, making the population far older than typical areas in New South Wales.

A third of the population was born overseas, which is well above the national figure. Most residents claim English or Scottish ancestry.

While 12.5% of people use a language other than English at home, this is still well below the state and national averages. Every resident speaks English well enough to get by.

About 79.2% of the community identifies as Christian. Those with no religion make up 33.3% of the population, which is about the same as the New South Wales figure.

The community is well-qualified, with 28.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, the rate of people completing Year 12 is far below the national average.

While typical personal and household incomes are well below the national figure, a small group of 19% earn $2,000 or more a week, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

Long-term health conditions are far more common here than in the state average, with 37.5% of people affected. Mental health conditions are also reported at a rate well above the national figure.

A high 38.1% of residents provide unpaid childcare, which is far above the national average. Volunteering is also common, with 19% of people helping out, well above the state figure.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living here. The one person recorded as First Nations is 52, far older than the national typical age of 24.

Most households are couples, with 58.3% having children and 37.5% without. There are no one-parent families in the area.

Homes are crowded compared to the rest of the country, with 1.3 people per bedroom. On the plus side, typical home-loan payments are far below the national average.

The area has no public transport routes or stops, meaning there are no departures for residents to use.

Movement is lower than typical, with 32.1% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national average.

Fewer people are working or looking for work here than in most areas, with a rate of 52.4% that is well below the national figure.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, schools, or parks within a 15-minute walk, and the terrain is very steep.