The Ridgeway

The community is far older than most areas, with 27.8% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 10.5%, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 15.4% were born overseas. Common ancestries include English at 43.8% and Australian at 37.7%.

English is the primary language for 86.4% of residents. While 7.4% use another language at home—which is higher than in many similar areas—this is still far below the New South Wales figure of 26.6%.

A large proportion of the community identifies as having no religion at 43.8%, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%.

The area is highly qualified, with 32.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 67.6% having completed Year 12, both of which are well above national levels.

Incomes are among the highest at this level, with 45.5% of households earning $3,000 or more a week. The typical weekly household income of $2,791 is well above the national figure of $1,746.

Mental health conditions are much lower here than in most areas at 4.3%. However, 28.4% of residents live with a long-term health condition, which is about the same as the national figure.

The area has a strong history of service and volunteering, with 22.6% of people volunteering and a high number of Defence Force veterans at 7.6%.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living here, which is lower than most similar areas.

Families are the norm here, as no one lives alone. About 44.5% of households are couples with children and 44.5% are couples without children.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 94.5% have three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare at 5.5%, while 41.8% of homes are owned outright.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops and every home has at least one vehicle. No one uses public transport to commute.

Residents are very settled, with only 19.2% moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

The workforce is highly employed with an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Full-time employment is well above the national figure at 65.8%, with many working as managers or professionals.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no shops, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk and a walkability score of 0.0.