The Pocket

The typical resident is 44, making the area noticeably older than New South Wales. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 23.8% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 17.2%.

People born overseas make up 21.6% of the community, which is much higher than similar areas, though well below the New South Wales average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the main language for 81.4% of residents. While 5.6% of people use another language at home, which is higher than most similar areas, this is far below the national average.

Over half the community (51.5%) report having no religion, a figure that is far above both the state and national averages.

The area has a well-qualified workforce, with 23.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is much higher than most similar areas, and 58.5% of residents completed Year 12.

Typical household income is $1,812 per week, which is about the same as the state figure. However, only 12.7% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is well below the national average.

A little fewer people have a long-term health condition (25.1%) compared to the national figure. About 5.6% of residents need help with daily activities, which is higher than most similar areas.

Providing unpaid care is much more common here than in most similar areas, with 15.9% of people involved. Volunteers also make up 17.4% of the population, which is well above the national figure.

There are 3 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. First Nations median personal income is $999, which is far above the state and national figures.

Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 2.9 people per home. This is a little above the national figure, and very few people (14.1%) live alone.

Most people live in separate houses (93.0%), and 42.3% own their home outright, which is far above the national average. Typical weekly rent is $470, which is well above the national figure.

The area is very car-dependent, with no one commuting by public transport. However, 33.3% of people work from home, which is far above the national figure of 21.0%.

The community is relatively stable, with only 27.5% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national average of 40.7%.

Only 52.2% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the national figure. Full-time employment is also far below the state average at 43.4%.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1. There are no grocery stores, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.