Talofa

The typical resident is 47, making Talofa far older than the national figure. Children under 15 make up only 6.8% of the population, which is far below the national average of 18.2%.

People born overseas make up 17.5% of the population, which is higher than in most similar areas, though still far below the New South Wales average of 29.3%. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

While 7.8% of residents use a language other than English at home—a figure higher than most similar areas—the vast majority speak only English. No one in the community speaks little or no English.

Nearly half of the population (49.5%) reports having no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 30.1%.

The community is highly qualified, with 70.5% of residents completing Year 12, far above the national average of 58.8%. About 28.4% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Household wealth is very high, with 48.5% of homes earning $3,000 or more a week, far above the New South Wales figure of 25.2%. The typical weekly family income is $3,312.

While 14.6% of people have a long-term health condition—among the lowest for similar areas—around 8.7% need help with daily activities, which is higher than most areas.

Volunteering is common here, with 21.1% of people participating, well above the national figure of 14.1%. However, very few people provide unpaid care for others.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living here. For the very small number of First Nations people recorded, the typical personal income is far above the national figure.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.6 people per home and very few people living alone. Couples with or without children make up the vast majority of households.

Almost all residents (97%) live in separate houses, and 45.5% own their home outright, far above the national average of 31%. Monthly mortgage payments are very high, typically $4,100.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with every home owning at least one vehicle. Despite this, 29.2% of people work from home, which is well above the national figure.

The community is quite mobile, with 49% of residents having moved in the last five years, a rate well above the national average of 40.7%.

A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work, and there is no unemployment. Many residents work as managers or professionals, with retail and health care as top industries.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.0. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.