Stony Creek

This is a young area with a very high proportion of children, and 13.8% of residents are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, which is far above the national figure. De facto relationships are also much more common here than in most other areas.

The community is overwhelmingly born in Australia, with only 6.2% born overseas, a figure far below the state and national averages. Most residents claim Australian, English, or Irish ancestry.

English is the primary language for 83.1% of people. Only 4.6% use another language at home, which is far below the New South Wales average of 26.6%.

Christianity is the main faith for 75.4% of residents. The proportion of people with no religion is 21.5%, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Residents are well-qualified, with 68.9% completing Year 12 and 28.6% holding a bachelor degree or higher, both of which are much higher than in most similar areas.

Typical incomes are much higher than in most areas, with a typical weekly household income of $2,249. Around 18.4% of people earn over $2,000 a week, well above the national figure.

While no one here needs help with daily activities, a higher than average 32.3% of people have a long-term health condition. Mental health conditions are notably common at 12.3%.

Volunteerism is very high here, with 38.8% of people volunteering, far above the state average. Many residents also spend significant time on unpaid housework and caring for children.

The First Nations community is quite young, with a typical age of just 12 years. Household incomes for First Nations families are far above the state and national figures.

Homes here are larger than usual, averaging 3.1 people per dwelling. The vast majority of families consist of couples with children, and there are no one-parent families.

Typical monthly home-loan payments are $2,383, which is much higher than most areas. However, weekly rents are $250, well below the state and national averages.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes available. About 17.1% of the workforce works from home.

The population is very stable, with only 21.7% of people having moved house in the last five years, which is far below the national average.

The workforce is very active, with 71.4% of adults working or looking for work and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Common industries include mining, agriculture, and construction.

There are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk, giving the area a walkability score of 0.0.