Thirlmere

The population is diverse in age, with 19.6% being children and 21.4% being seniors, a figure well above the national average. It is also a place where de facto relationships are more common than in most other areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas roots predominantly cite English, Irish, or Scottish ancestry. Only 10.5% of the population was born overseas, which is far below the New South Wales and national figures.

English is the main language for 88.1% of the community. While a small number of people use other languages at home, only 0.6% speak little or no English, which is well below the state average.

More than half of the population identifies as Christian, and 35.6% report having no religion. This lack of religious affiliation is lower than in most similar areas.

Education levels are lower than the national average, with only 12.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. About 38.7% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the state figure.

Typical weekly household income is $1,708, which is higher than most similar areas and about the same as the national figure. However, the proportion of households earning $3,000 or more a week is well below the state average.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 32.4% of people living with a long-term health condition. Mental health conditions are also a little more frequent than in New South Wales.

Local residents are more likely to provide unpaid childcare than most people across Australia. While unpaid housework is common, the volunteer rate is much lower than in most other areas.

The First Nations community is among the largest for its level. This group is noticeably younger than the national average and has an unemployment rate of 0.0%, which is far below the national figure.

Families here tend to be larger than usual, with 2.7 people per home. Over half of all households are couples with children, and one-parent families are more common than in most areas.

Large homes are the norm, with 90.1% of dwellings being separate houses and 81.8% having three or more bedrooms. This helps explain the higher-than-average typical monthly mortgage payments of $2,300.

Cars are essential for the 54.4% of people who drive to work, and very few homes have no motor vehicle. Despite this, the area has a high number of public transport stops and a very short walk to the nearest one.

The area has seen significant movement, with 41.0% of people moving house in the last five years. This is much higher than most similar areas, though recent arrivals from overseas are few.

About 58.9% of adults are working or looking for work. The local workforce is concentrated in construction, health care, and retail, with technicians and trades being the most common occupation.

The area is considered somewhat walkable, with 86.1% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. However, it is far below the state average for access to parks and schools within a 15-minute walk.