Thirldene

Children under 15 make up 35.3% of the population, a figure far above the national average. This helps explain why the typical resident is just 25, while seniors over 65 are well below the state average at 8.8%.

The community is almost exclusively Australian-born, with 0.0% of residents born overseas. This is far below the national figure, and most people identify with Australian, English, or Irish ancestry.

English is the only language spoken here, with 0.0% of people using another language at home. This is far below the New South Wales figure of 26.6%.

Christianity is the main faith for 58.8% of residents. Only 8.8% of people report having no religion, which is far below the national average of 38.9%.

Education levels are generally lower than the state average, with only 30.0% of residents completing Year 12. Around 16.7% hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is well below the national figure.

Typical personal weekly income is $450, which is far below the national figure of $805. No one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week, a gap far below the state and national averages.

The community is generally healthy, with 0.0% of people needing help with daily activities. This is well below the national average, and 0.0% of residents report a mental health condition.

Family care is a major part of life here, with 37.5% of people doing unpaid housework or caring for children, both of which are far above the national average.

Five people identify as First Nations, and the typical First Nations resident is 32, which is far older than the national figure. Their typical personal income is $450, which is a little below the national average.

Homes are typically large, with an average of 3.7 people per dwelling, well above the national figure. One-parent families make up 28.0% of households, which is far above the state average.

Housing is very affordable, with a typical weekly rent of $125, far below the national figure of $375. Because of the large family sizes, there are 1.4 people per bedroom, far above the national average.

The area lacks public transport, with no bus or train stops or routes available. This is far below the state average for transport access.

Residents are very settled, with only 15.2% moving house in the last five years. This is far below the national average of 40.7%.

Only 45.8% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure of 61.1%.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools, and the terrain is steeper than the state average.